Lex A. Boyd
Lex A. Boyd, 73 of Tipton died at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1947 in Elwood to Donivan Eugene “Gene” & Betty (Griffith) Boyd. On January 4, 1969 he married Carla Massey and she survives. The couple raised three children and enjoyed 51 years of marriage together.
Lex was a lifelong farmer. He also worked at Home Depot for 16 years. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1965 where he played basketball and football. Lex held the shot put record at Tipton High School for several years. He was a true 4-H dad, spending his days teaching his kids how to properly raise livestock and then taking them and the livestock to the Tipton County and Indiana State Fair. Later in life he enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. Lex was a true Tipton sports fan. He never missed a home basketball or football games of his beloved Blue Devils. Lex also proudly served his county in the United States Army.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carla; three children, Kris Boyd and wife Vicky, Tipton, Genny Finch and husband Mike, Tipton, and Valerie Boyd, Tipton; siblings, James Boyd and wife Donna, Kokomo, Robert Boyd, Kokomo, Donna Richard and husband Marion, Louisville, Kentucky, Linda Tragesser and husband John, Tipton, David Boyd, Tipton, and Emily Wilson, Tipton. Lex is also survived by his grandchildren, Devon Boyd, Keegan Boyd, Kolby Boyd, Harrison Finch, and Abigail Finch; his step-mother, Lenora Boyd. Tipton.
Funeral services for Lex will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Logan Westrick presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Lex will be buried in Fairview Cemetery.
Proper wearing of masks or face coverings as well as social distancing will be required at the funeral home. The funeral will be live streamed and also recorded for watching later on Lex’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial contributions in Lex’s honor may be made to Oncology Department at IU Health, 1000 South Main Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072 or the Athletic Department at Tipton High School, 619 S Main Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
Carla and family, I am so sorry to hear about Lex’s passing. Please know that you have my prayers & thoughts during this difficult time. Many years have passed, but I still remember all those evening shifts on 2 South
My deepest sympathy and prayers for you Carla and family.
Sorry to hear of Lex’s passing! Many fond memories of growing up and being neighbors,
Prayers for you Carla and all the family,
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
I’m so sorry Carla to your family. Love & prayers to your family
Sorry for your loss always enjoyed lex when he would come into International store
Carla I’m so so sorry about Lex. You and family will be in my prayers.
Very sorry to hear about Lex ! I have many fond memories of spending time with the Boyd family. Carla, you and the entire Boyd family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla,So sorry for your loss and God bless you.
My deepest sympathy, Carla and family, May God surround you with His loving peace and comfort.as you go through this painful loss.
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Kris. I always enjoyed talking sports with him. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Lex’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort.
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family.
Carla Rex And I want to send prayers and love on this day it saddens our hearts you are going three this wishing you and family the best
Lex was the little brother I watched getting off our school bus. My sympathies for the entire family
So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking about you and praying for your family today! 🙏
I am sorry for your loss Carla and family. What a lot of great memories that we have of Lex and the time we shared together with Tipton basketball. Rest in peace my friend.
Sorry for your loss Carla and family. Lex will be missed. Sure enjoyed all our great sports discussions over the years.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Carla, Chris, Jenny, Valerie and the many family members. May your memories give you comfort and peace.