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
Dear District Missionary & First Lady Michelle Boyd, Mother Naomi Vaughan and Family, My sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Pastor Boyd. Actually, I just heard today, September 30th that he passed. While it has been over 25 years since we served alongside each other in ministry at Community COGIC, I remember well how your husband loved the Lord and he truly loved you and his family. What a blessing! I thank God for the opportunity to have met him when I did. Psalm 121:1-2 reads, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." God is a present help and, as you know, He is your help. Be encouraged, strengthened and comforted Sister Michelle and allow those whom God has sent your way to be a source of love and support to you and your family. I love you and appreciate you. Arlene Coleman & Family
Boyd Family praying God's grace and mercy will be with you. Weeps if you must but rejoice for a servant of God has earned his right to rest. Continue to lift your eyes unto the hills for your help comes from the Lord. He cares and will comfort you and grant you the peace that passes all understanding. Blessings! Deacon Audrey Flowers, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bells Road, Richmond, VA
I connected with Alex via ancestry and he connected me with my cousins, including Michelle. I later met him and my family and he was so pleasant. I extend my sincerest condolences to Michelle and family during your seasons of mourning this great, gracious, kind and humble man. Be encouraged and blessed.
Praying for you Lady Boyd know that I love and thinking of you at this and always..Pastor Susie Wallace
We love you sis be encorage you are not alone from missorary barbara penn
We are there for you sis prayer is going up for your strength and GOD will keep your mind in perfect peace
TO Sandy and Shelly, My love still endures for you and my prayers are ever with you during this time of loss.
To my long-life sister, Mitchelle, My heart is heavy on your behave at the passing of Elder Boyd. I know your love for him will endure and your memories will keep you. My prayer is that of comfort when his comforting arms are not there and for support for when his every present support is now that of words of memory. Stand firm in the power of God's might and HE WILL walk with you through this. Rejoice and be exceeding glad for we know that absent from the body he is now present with the Lord. His physical mission has ceased and how proud we are of his victory. I love you, Pamela McMullen
We are praying for the Boyd family. Pastor Boyd was a great man of God. Dr. Ruben and Tanya Young
First Lady Boyd & Family, I am so sad to hear of the passing of my Spiritual Father. He impacted my life so much. He was such a man of God.It is said sometimes we are the only Bible could read and he truly was that. He not only talked Bible, he Walked & Taught&Looked the part. I loved & thank God that he was a piece of my life. Rest on!!! Well Done Man of God.🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖💖
Dr. Walter Alexander "Alex" Boyd our condolences to 1st Lady Boyd, your family and the entire church family. You will be truly missed. A General in God's army who have served well and God has called you to rest. RIP. May God bring comfort, strength, and peace in this time of loss. Elder Benjamin and Prophetess Andrea Watts.
With deepest sympathy, may you find peace in the days to come and in the loving thoughts that are with you now? Sincere condolence from Elder & Mrs. Ventress L. Wilson, Sr.
You will be missed! Praying for the family! Pastor Sherman and First Lady Linda Anderson! Bread of Life Temple COGIC 🙏
Sorry for your loss you are in my prayer we love you and you are not alone missorary barbara penn
Job Well Done. To District Missionary Michelle Boyd and family, you are in our prayers! We Love You ❤️ Pastor Sherman & First Lady Linda 🙏Anderson
On behalf of the Lion Of Judah International Deliverance Ministries Inc, we offer our sincere condolences to Elect Lady Michelle, the Boyd family & church family. "If in this life only we have hope in Christ; we of all men are most miserable."(1 Corinthians 15:19) "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Rest on Pastor Alex; we'll see you in glory!
Apostle Dr. Wil D. Hamilton
Deepest Condolences! Pastor Boyd was an amazing Man of God with such a big heart for the people. Praying for Lady Boyd and the family. Anthony and Dr. Harriet Roberson
My sincere condolences to the Boyd family. I have heartfelt memories of Walter because we were neighbors when I was very young. Walter's parents were christian loving people. They raised seven beautiful children. I was close to Walter's sister Rebecca. Love this family! Rosalyn Moore (Pinky)
Sister Michelle, Mother Naomi Waller-Vaughan & Mel, Boyd & Vaughan Families & Living Faith Christian Fellowship COGIC, you are all in our prayers and we sincerely offer our condolences in your loss of Pastor Boyd. Elder Danny C. & Mrs. Constance F. Brewster
My condolences to you Michelle and to the Boyd Family.
Lisa Burrus
Our Heartfelt Condolences to you and your whole family. leon Waller, Management and Staff at Phillip's Printing Company of Tarboro, NC
May you find peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Waller Family of Tarboro, NC
The family have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in your loss.
Sending our condolences and lifting your family up in prayer during these difficult times. Dean and Tia Luck
Sending heartfelt sympathy & love to Cassandra and family. May you cherish all the memories you have. Prayers for you all. Leslie McGuinn & family
Resting in the arms of Jesus, our Savior! Oh how comforting it is to know that he is with our Lord! With unfailing love to you all, Family. Lady Jacqueline Burnett, Fort Wayne, IN
To the Boyd family who I love and care a lot about Michelle I love you and you are in my prayers love Kathy
Expressing my heartfelt Condolences to Lady Michelle and the Boyd Family. Pastor Boyd a Mighty Man of Honor will missed by us all. May the Lord continue to strengthen and comfort your hearts doing your time of grief and sorrow.
Our heartfelt prayers for your family during this time and beyond. The Alsop Family
A dear and courageous brother in the faith. Rest in peace, friend. Ben Campbell, Pastoral Associate, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
My Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers are With You Lady Michelle V Boyd and the Entire Boyd and Church Family. Well Done Servant of God Well Done. Pastor Linda C Smith, Greater Divine Covenant Intl Ministries, Virginia Beach...
Rest In Peace brother... you'll be missed.
Sam and Tray
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Boyd Family. Lifting your family up in our prayers. Deacons Sam & Toni J. Woody
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.