Daniel (Dan) Ellis Boyd, 93, of Moss Point, MS (Helena Community), passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Dan was born February 3, 1929 to Helen Daniels Boyd and Ellis Wood Boyd in Ruth, Mississippi and lived his childhood in the surrounding communities of McComb, MS before moving to the Gulf Coast areas of Pascagoula and Moss Point, MS. He was Baptized in a creek at an early age by the Mormon Denomination and followed the Mormon teachings for the remainder of his life.
Dan enjoyed various hobbies that included rabbit hunting and fishing with family and friends. After his retirement of 35 years at the International Paper Company in Moss Point, MS, he spent many years coaching women's and girls softball that included some of his daughters and granddaughters. Adding to his love of sports in his enthusiasm and support of the Saints and Ole Miss football teams.
Other hobbies and interest included anything to do with science and space. He loved watching and keeping up with the space station and other scientific and aerospace activities. He genuinely loved aircraft and one of his favorite adventures was attending airshows of the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds.
Anyone who knew him, also knew that his favorite pastime was his love listening to country music.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Gloria Nell Bass Boyd; his parents, Helen Daniels Boyd, and Ellis Wood Boyd; two brothers, William Emory Boyd and Everett W. Boyd, and one nephew, Gary Everett Boyd.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra McNally, Shelia Smith and Sharlene Boyd (Victor Roberts); seven grandchildren, Susan Cochran (JR) Harper, Rebecca Cochran (Jeff) Welzbacher, Clayton (Tiffany) McNally, Kristi Harris, Carrie (Jeff) Walters, Clinton (Janie) George and Savannah (John) Glenn; eighteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and two nieces, Sherrie Boyd Miceli of Covington, LA and Judy Boyd Spiers of McComb, MS.
Words From the Family
A Tribute to our father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
GOD'S GARDEN
God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
and saw your weary face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's Garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone…..
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Peace and Love to You Forever
Your daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren
Pallbearers are, Clint George, Clay McNally, Jeff Walters, Braden Harris, Victor Roberts and Lou Datko. Honorary Pallbearers are Caden Harris Tony Harris, Jacob George and Matthew Bankston.
A committal service will be held at the mausoleum in Griffin Cemetery, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, beginning at 1:00PM.
To share condolences and sign the online register book in Mr. Boyd's memory, please visit www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com .
Holder-Wells Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.