MR Jerry William Boyd

Jerry William Boyd was born on March 31, 1949, in Washington, D.C. He was the third born to William Henry Boyd and Martha Virginia Dyer Boyd. Jerry was an intelligent, independent, responsible, resilient, happy, and caring person. A man of many words, he loved to joke around and was a friend to countless individuals. Since he was the eldest brother, he felt the need to lead, protect, teach, and mediate for his family. Jerry attended both Fairmont Heights and Central Sr. High School, graduating from Central in 1969. After graduation, he obtained a job with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). In 1971 Jerry was drafted into the Army receiving several commendations, including a Medal of Good Conduct and honorable discharge for his service. He learned a valuable skill in Telecommunications and when he returned to WMATA, he advanced to the role of Telecommunications Specialist and later worked in a Supervisory capacity. He also graduated from TESST College of Technology in 1978. During his tenure at WMATA, he received company awards and acknowledgments for his superb skills including receiving recognition in the organization’s newsletters and the Washington Post. He retired from WMATA after 30 plus full years of service, in June 2004. He was born and raised in the church. Jerry was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Fairmount Heights, MD under the instruction of Pastor Olivia Marion and then under its final Pastor, Martha V. Boyd (his mother) for over 25 years until its closing. He loved the church and was always willing to sing his favorite song “One Day at a Time.” Jerry was musically inclined; he played the drums, guitar and had a beautiful voice. Jerry married and had two beautiful daughters, Theresa (Cookie Monster) and Jerrice (Reecie Girl), whom he loved immensely. He spent time with them at every opportunity he could, making them feel special in their unique ways and relishing in their moments together as often as they could. He took pride in raising his girls and supported their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments, guiding them with an open ear and a welcoming heart. Jerry was overjoyed with his three grandchildren, Chasidy, Amarie and Ethan, as he saw this next generation as his proud legacy. He loved children and they loved him. You could find him outdoors with the neighborhood kids watching over them as they played and giving out big hugs. When babies were born in the family, you always knew he would be the first to greet and hold them. The old and the young kids always admired him for the love and joy (and candy) he brought when he came around. Jerry was the one that could fix any and everything from lights, TVs, vacuums, and phones to building a deck, a closet, or a room. Yes, Jerry Boyd, could do it. As his niece, Toi put it, “My Uncle Jerry can fix anything.” Lending a helping hand and encouraging friends and family in their time of need, Jerry was a supportive man. He was instrumental in helping his sister, Lorraine, with making it to Richard’s (brother-in-law) doctors’ appointments regularly and on time. He loved to dress and was always sharp whether cruising, riding in his Cadillac Eldorado, rooting for the Washington Redskins, and even doing house and yard work. Most of all, what he could do best was cruising, as this was his passion and favorite pastime. He loved to meet new people and visit new countries and ports of call where his cruises would take him. Additionally, Jerry loved to capture memories and the important moments through photography. He was always happy to take pictures at family events and sharing his photos with all. He was known for his professional photography and digitization as he did events: weddings, birthdays, showers and more for his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife Leslie Boyd, waiting to receive him, along with his other family members William & Martha Boyd (parents), Rosemary Boyd-Ham (sister), Bobbie Lewis Boyd (brother). He is survived by his two daughters, Theresa LaWaun Boyd and Jerrice Laron Cuvilly (Richard); three grandchildren, Chasidy Boyd-Crews, Amarie Boyd-Crews and Ethan Cuvilly; two sisters, Shirley Boyd Machonis and Lorraine Boyd Stanford (Richard I); two brothers, Phillip Boyd and Jerome Boyd; his nieces, Marvelle (Toi) Swint, Erica Machonis (Joshua Pompey), LaTrice Ham, Shakira Boyd, Katrina Boyd White (Kyle), India Boyd and Camille Boyd; his nephews, Ted Lee Boyd, Richard (Von) Stanford II (Rosmery Rodulfo) and William Boyd; great-nephews Reginald Young, Spencer Boyd, Jordany Sosa, Richard Stanford III and Josiah Boyd; great-nieces, Kalah Young, Kennedy Young, Kyla, Kailyn, Kenna, Kara and Kaci White, Arianna and Layla Pompey, Keisy and Kayla Sosa and Ava Boyd-Simms; aunts, Betty Boyd Buckner, Linda Dyer Jennings, Margaret Benton, and a host of cousins, other family and friends. A nephew, Jerome Boyd, deceased. On May 9, 2020, the Lord came and relieved Jerry of his pain and illness taking him into his fold. For all who knew Jerry, they can unequivocally say he was a special person always willing to help, kind, fun-loving, exuberant, and happy. Without a doubt, he lived a full and happy life. He always had a pleasant disposition and a smile on his face. We will greatly miss his infectious laugh and his quote, “the handsome Jerry Boyd” and the love he showed to all of us. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Pope Funeral Home - 5538 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20743 Viewing 10:00 am (face mask required) Family Viewing 11:30 AM (private) Service 12:00 pm (private) Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the family viewing and service will be private ceremonies held for the family.

MR Jerry William Boyd

March 31, 1949 - May 9, 2020