Andre & Carla Boynton

Crystal M Newsome planted 10 trees in memory of Andre & Carla Boynton . - March 07, 2026

Plant trees for Andre & Carla Boynton

Sonya Stephens sent Stately Croton for Andre & Carla Boynton - March 07, 2026

Rukea Womack sent Mixed Spray for Andre & Carla Boynton - March 06, 2026

Jennifer Boynton sent The Peace Lily for Andre & Carla Boynton - March 05, 2026

Jackie Woyee sent Serene Lily Basket for Andre & Carla Boynton - March 04, 2026

My condolences & prayers are with the Boynton family Andre you will truly be missed by your Hargraves family. Marie D.

We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Andre' and Coach Boynton. Our coaches, players and parents spent many Friday's and weekends playing basketball at Hargraves. Mr. Andre' was always kind, but he was also firm. Not only did he keep our children in line, but also the parents. We all liked and respected Mr. Andre'. Coach Boyton also touched most of our children either through track or being students at Hillside. Between the two of them, there are thousands of lives they touched and influenced. Both constantly giving back to the community as public servants to the children of Durham and Chapel Hill and any other child fortunate enough to cross paths with them. It is our hope that in time you will find comfort in knowing the enormous impact they had on so many. Sincerely, RDC Lakers Family

Dear Coach Carla's Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your mom and dad. Please know that our heart and prayers are with your family during this incredibly difficult time.

Coach Carla was such a special part of the Durham Striders community and played a meaningful role in our son, Caleb's life. For nearly twelve years, she was one of the coaches who helped shape his experience in track. What I will always remember most is her wonderful sense of humor and the way she made practice fun, especially when working with the relays. She had a gift for bringing out the best in young athletes while making them feel supported, encouraged, and confident in themselves.

Many people knew Coach Carla as an exceptional coach, but she was also an extraordinary athlete. As a student at Northern Durham High School, she set the North Carolina state meet record in the 100 meters with a time of 11.7 seconds in 1983—a record that stood for many years and cemented her place among the great sprinters in our state's history.

The Durham Striders will not be the same without her presence. She helped build a community where young athletes learned not only how to compete, but how to support one another, work hard, and have fun doing it. Her spirit will live on in every relay exchange, every starting block, and every athlete who steps onto the track carrying forward the lessons she shared.

My family is deeply grateful that God, and your family, shared so much of Coach Carla's time, talent, and heart with the Durham Striders community. Because of her dedication, Caleb and hundreds of other athletes were able to grow, learn, and thrive under her guidance.

Her legacy will live on for generations of athletes to come.

With deepest sympathy, love and gratitude, Coach Sonya, Harry and Caleb Stephens

The Lee family sends heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Andre and my brother,David Lee Muhammad was great friends and Andre was a great comfort to us doing Davids passing. We pray for understanding and comfort at this difficult time .

Condolences to the family🙏🏽🙏🏽

Andre was always the gentle giant. Always encouraging and delightful. I haven't seen him in years but I feel as though we still are fast friends. My heart hurts and my anger is furious over he and his beautiful wife's callous and cruel demise.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Carla was a beautiful person inside and out.I enjoyed my times in track and field with her. Also, a pretty good basketball player too.

My family and I would like to give our most sincere condolences to the loved ones of Andre & Carla Boynton. Andre watched over my two oldest children for many years through the afterschool parks and recreation services and his kindness to myself and my children made a huge impression on me. Thank you, Andre, we will never forget your big heart. May you and your wife, Carla, rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to the family. It is our Prayer that the God of your understanding grant you perfect Peace during this period of Pause in your life. Selah

Nafisa, your team at DSS sends its deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Your village is bigger than you know, we are here to support you during this difficult time. Sending thoughtful prayers and virtual hugs. ~ With Love Unit 900

To the family that is my family as well let our memories for ever be greater than our sorrows. 🙏🏿🌹🌹🌹

Please accept my prayers & condolences especially during this difficult time

Carla and Andre were truly loved by all and this loss is hard. I would like to extend condolences, prayers, and love to the family. Carla was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter and friend. She had a great sense of humor and truly loved her family and her profession of teaching and coaching. Take your rest my sister and brother for a job well done!

Condolences to Momma Mac, Their Five Children & New Grandchild 🙏🏽. Carla and I became Track Mates over 50 years ago. I was part of a Striders State Selection to Make Her Dream 4x100 Relay Team. I was 2nd Leg and watched her Anchor(4th leg) Cross the Finish Line for Our Two National Championships!🏅 We were fortunate to Re-connect through FB and were able to see each other twice when she was in Florida. I will Always Remember How She LOVED Her Family. Take Rest Together ❤️ LaTanya Wynn-Hall Jacksonville Florida

I would like to extend our prayers, heartfelt condolences, and love to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Boynton. We will miss them both dearly because they were beautiful people through and through. I pray that God will comfort the family at this difficult time with precious memories, and unwavering love that will live in your hearts forever. Norman and Lisa Anderson Family/Cheryl Coleman

God please keep the family, friends, co-workers, & all who knew them in the comfort of your arms. Mrs. Boynton was a giver, consistent, and always helpful! Sleep peacefully 🙏.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Andre and Carla. Andre was a graduate of New Hanover High School Clas of 1982. He was a great athlete, classmate and friend. His contagious smile and warm heart will be missed. Continued prayers for the Family.

To the Boynton Family, please except our deepest condolences and prayers for the lost of your family members. May God comfort you all the days of your lives and especially during these difficult times. We are here if you need a shoulder to lean on love Anthony and Sophia Perry.

Prayers for all the family members during their loss at this time.

Condolences to both families. I will remember Coach Carla for her dedication and work with my son who was a member of the Durham Striders Track team. I remember when he was about 7 or 8 years old (he is 17 now), she worked with him and others to practice and get ready for their events. This was about 8 years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. She was a sweet person and enjoyed her work as a Strider Coach at that time. Rest in peace Coach Carla and husband.

Sending heartfelt condolences for the tragic lose of Carla and Andre.They were a wonderful couple and love each other dearly.They will be truly missed.Take your Rest togather in Paradise. ❤️ ❤️

Carla will be remembered for her radiant smile, engaging spirit and being one of the greatest ambassadors of track for both Durham and North Carolina. Everyone loved her and she beamed as she shared how much she loved her husband, Andre and her children. I last saw her at one of our Track Legends lunches and she was the star, even among state, national and international stars. I was blessed to witness her greatness as an assistant coach at Nothern Durham, when the electrified the crowd by leading the Knights to the state championships and as our featured speaker at the Little Sports Academy at Bennett College.

As the old song say: We'll understand by and by.