IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William Gerald

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Boyd

May 23, 1941 – December 20, 2025

Obituary

William Gerald Boyd, 84 of Monticello, MS passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, Mississippi. He was born Friday, May 23, 1941 in Monticello, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Carmel Baptist Church in 1157 Carmel New Hope Road, Monticello, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Carmel Baptist Church in Monticello, MS. Burial will follow in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello, Mississippi. Bro. Lee Mathis and Bro. Mike Sutton will officiate. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

He loved to go hunting and fishing with his friends. He was dedicated to Carmel Church and served as a deacon for many years there. He loved his entire family and especially his grandson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Boyd; mother, Nell Jo Miller Sykes; brother, Cony Boyd.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 63 years, Johnnie Maxwell Boyd of Monticello, MS; daughter, Markeata Boyd Cox of Monticello, MS; grandchild, Dakota Cox; sister, Vicki Vaughn; brothers, Ricky Sykes, Steve Boyd, Arnold Boyd, Gary Boyd.

Pallbearers will be James Ard, James Howell, Donnie Coon, Matthew Baker, Chad Lambert, and Richard Maxwell.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Hedgepeth and Jim Maxwell.

Special music will be performed by Ken Hedgepeth.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhomemonticello.com

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Funeral Services

Visitation

December
23

9:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

December
23

Starts at 11:00 am

Graveside Service

December
23

Starts at 11:30 am

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