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Obituary For Kenneth W. Boyd, Sr.
Kenneth W. Boyd, Sr., affectionately known as “Ken” or “Kenny,” passed away on September 18, 2025. Born on March 25, 1952 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Maurice Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Boyd.
A gifted athlete, Ken excelled at Frederick High School in basketball and track and field before continuing his basketball career at Boston University. There, he became one of the program’s top players, scoring more than 1,400 points and earning induction into the Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.
He went on to play professionally with the New Orleans Jazz in the NBA and later in the Eastern Basketball Association.
Kenny will be remembered for his talent, determination, and the dignity with which he carried himself both on and off the court.
Kenny is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Robinson; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Geneva Snowden; siblings: Marlene Foreman, Michael Boyd, Geneva Boyd, Raylene Riddick-Robinson and Chris Randolph; aunts: Patsy Snowden and Catherine (Willard) Davis; uncles: James (Josephine) Snowden, Russell (Shirley) Snowden and Calvin (Gene) Snowden (Joanne); nephew, Dwight Wesley Leeks, Jr; and great niece, Riana Boyd.
He is survived by his spouse of 38 years, Mary Boyd; his children: Dawn Brooks-Tharps (Will) of Ellicott City, MD, Kenny Boyd, Jr. (Monica) of Manassas, VA, Kenneth Boyd of Charlotte, NC, David Boyd of Lithonia, GA, Vanessa Williams of Athens, GA, Antoine Williams of Athens, GA and Ali Reid (Shena) of Athens, GA; siblings: Maurice Boyd, Jr. (Martha) of Frederick, MD, Katherine Christian (Jerome) of Hagerstown, MD, Don Boyd of Frederick, MD, Ivan Randolph (Cheryl) of Hagerstown, MD and Sharon Thomas of Frederick, MD; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, 1253 West Broad Street, Athens, GA.
Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.
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Glenn Farello sent Ocean Devotion for Kenneth W. Boyd, Sr. - September 24, 2025
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your family member keeping you all in our prayers 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending the family out condolences, prayers and love. Your JHU Family
Sending heartfelt condolences, prayers to the Boyd Family. From our family too yours we are so sorry for your loss.
I extend my prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. RIHP Kenny
My Heartfelt Prayers 🙏🏽 and Condolences 💐 to the Family!
Rest on brother n law you will always be remembered. You were always there for Mary when she needed you for our mom. Take your rest because we know that you are in a better place. Love you my brother Beulah
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We send our deepest condolences from Our Family to The Entire Boyd Family. As a Hagerstown MD High School Coaches son. I had the honor or watching both Kenny and Maurice balling in the Tri-State up close as a youth. R.I.P Kenny Thanks for representing 🙌 🏀🏈
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers my cousin Kenny Boyd's family. May god comfort you during this difficult time. Rest easy cuz🙏🏾💔
My condolences to the family of Ms. Mary Williams Boyd and the Boyd Family my Prayer's that God will strength and comfort the family doing their time of bereavement may God bless.
Mary, so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and the family in my prayers 🙏. .
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you all.
My sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in heavenly peace!
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
