Everett L. Boyd

Kingman, Ind. - Everett L. Boyd, 96, of Kingman, passed away at 1:50 a.m. CDT Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois. He was born December 10, 1919 in Cayuga, Indiana the son of the late Lee and Mabel (Jackson) Boyd. Everett married Odessa E. Jackson on November 7, 1941 in Clinton, Indiana. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2004. Survivors include his children, Dennis (Renaulta Kay) Boyd and Judy Cook, both of Kingman, Indiana; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Boyd; son, Imal LeRoy Boyd; two grandchildren, Eric and Mary Boyd; brother, Wayne Boyd and two sisters, Doris Baxter and Maxine Boyd. Everett was a retired Millwright from the former Newport Ammunition Depot. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army Air Corp, attaining the rank of Corporal. He was a man of deep Christian faith. A 50 plus year member of the Kingman Masonic Lodge #314 F&AM, Everett received the 50 year Award of Gold Pin. He was also active in the Kingman Order of Eastern Star, Fountain Chapter 204. He enjoyed hunting, restoring old cars (2 Model T's), working on mowers and spending time outdoors and enjoying nature. He never knew a stranger and was a dedicated father and husband. Everett especially enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren. Funeral services: 10 a.m. EDT Friday, October 7, 2016 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor Mike McCollum; Burial: Ephlin Cemetery, Howard, Indiana with military honors; Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the funeral home with Masonic/O.E.S. memorial services at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Contributions may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, C/O V.A. Illiana Health Care System, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Illinois 61832. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the funeral home.

Friday, October 07, 2016 10:00 AM

DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Street Cayuga, Indiana 47928

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the funeral home.