Boyd Lee Jones' Obituary
Boyd Lee Jones, went to his heavenly home on July 26, 2020. Boyd and his twin brother Boyce were born on July 11, 1931 in Claude, Texas, to Homer and Beatrice Jones. His parents passed away within a few days of each other around the time of his fifth birthday. Boyd, his brother, and their older sister were placed at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, Texas where they lived until each graduated high school. Boyd continued his education at New Mexico A&M before entering the Army. He and his brother both served in the army during the Korean War. After returning from Korea he married “the prettiest girl in the world,” John Atkins on April 19, 1955 at St John’s United Methodist Church. He and John were married for more than 54 years. They had two sons, Boyd Jones, Jr. and Brian Jones. Boyd was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 636 serving in several positions including Scoutmaster. Boyd proudly helped nurture many young men through their teenage years but was most proud of seeing both sons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He continued volunteering with the Scouts for many years earning many accolades including the Silver Beaver award.
Boyd and John were long-time members of White Rock United Methodist Church and the Harmony class where they had many friends. Boyd often enjoyed leading the singing during their Sunday school class and was a proud member of the Walk to Emmaus ministry.
Boyd is preceded in death by his parents Homer and Beatrice Jones; his loving wife of 54 years, John Jones; his sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Gene Spencer; and sister-in-law Florence Jones. He is survived by his brother, Boyce Jones; son Boyd Jones, Jr. and wife, Connie; son Brian Jones; granddaughter Maranatha Lingerfelt, and husband John; granddaughter Elizabeth Jones; granddaughter Jessica Jones Soriano, and husband Armando; grandson Henry Jones; grandson Timothy Jones; great-granddaughters Madison Lingerfelt and Johannah Lingerfelt; numerous nieces, nephews and other loved ones and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Boyd would be honored if donations were made in his memory to the Methodist Children’s Home at 1111 Herring Avenue, Waco, Texas 78708 or at https://www.mch.org/donate/
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