AREA OBITUARIES – John W. “Johnny” Boyd

John W. “Johnny” Boyd, age 88, of South Fulton, Tenn., passed away on Thurs. Oct. 22, 2026, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky.
Johnny was born on Jan. 14, 1938, in Water Valley, Ky., to the late William E. Boyd and Margaret Hopkins Boyd.
He was a faithful member of South Fulton Baptist Church and retired from Turner Dairy, where he worked in the maintenance department. Johnny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing. He was known for his generous heart and willingness to lend a helping hand, especially to those he loved. His kindness and caring nature were evident in the way he looked after his family and friends.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Robbie Wilson Boyd, whom he married on Dec. 31, 1959; a son, Wayne (Penny) Boyd, of Lascassas; and a daughter, Crystal (Steven) Young, of Hardin, Ky.
He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Desir’ Boyd (Gene) Thorpe, of Bradyville, Kirtsie Boyd (Hunter) Hayes, of Murfreesboro, Dalton (Kelli) Boyd, of Walter Hill, Tracey (Rachel) Shadowens, of Farmington, Ky., and Natalie (Daniel) Farmer, of Wingo, Ky.
His cherished great-grandchildren include Gracie, Gene and Gage Thorpe, of Bradyville, Hannah and Will Hayes, of Murfreesboro, Owen and Oliver Boyd, of Walter Hill, Kadi, Hunter, Hayden and Eric Shadowens, along with Gunner Jones, all of Farmington, Ky., and Callie, Johnathan and Weston Farmer, of Wingo.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Earl Boyd and William Gerald Boyd; two sisters, Margaret Lawrence and Loretta Boyd; and a brother, Scott Boyd.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, Ky. with burial following in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Oct. 24 until the hour of service.
Hornbeak Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.