Dr. Walter Alexander "Alex" Boyd

Passed 08/21/2021

Dr. Walter Alexander “Alex” Boyd, Pastor & Founder of Living Faith Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ, transitioned on Saturday, August 21, 2021 after a brief illness in Midlothian, Va. He was born in Richmond, VA on May 14, 1952. Dr. Alex Boyd was the fifth child of the late Joseph Allen Boyd and the late Mary Elizabeth Simms Boyd. He was preceded in death by his sisters Cassandra Boyd, Londella Clanton, Rebecca Conway and his brothers William and Londell Boyd. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, R. Michelle Vaughan Boyd, three children, Cassandra Boyd Willis (Larry), Machelle “Chelly” Hunt (Tony), and Ronnie Vaughan; 11 grandchildren; his brothers Joel, James, Orlanda and a host of relatives and friends. Throughout his life, Dr. Boyd was involved in many committees in the 1st Jurisdiction of Virginia Church of God in Christ, as well as community based organizations such as the Steering Committee for Richmond Police Faith Leaders Partnership. Dr. Boyd attended Richmond Public Schools and was also a veteran of the Vietnam war where he received a Purple Heart. Dr. Boyd was very active in his community and led a life filled with love for his family, friends, and for the church. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where a walk through viewing will be held Friday, August 27 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 28 at Scott’s Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Live streaming and online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com Video: https://vimeo.com/599638407