Lt. Col. Thomas Joseph Boyd
Obituary
Lt. Col. Thomas Joseph Boyd, US Army Ret., age 87 of Farmington, PA passed away on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 at his home.
He was born on October 7th, 1935 in New Salem, PA
Son of the late Joseph David and Mary (Hugh) Boyd
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Elfriede (Banzhaf) Boyd
his daughter: Elizabeth Boyd Spalding.
Thomas is survived by his two children:
Michael T. (Patricia) Boyd – CT
Melinda Boyd – Virginia Beach, VA
Sister: Noralee (Joseph) Manzek – Bethlehem, PA
grandchildren: Steven (Samantha) Spalding, Melanie (Deirdre) Spalding, and Henry Boyd
great-grandchildren: Kory Spalding and Steven Spalding.
He was a career military man and an army officer serving in The United States Army for 28 years. He was a Veteran of The Vietnam War.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 11:00AM at The New Salem Presbyterian Church 27 South Mill Street New Salem, with Pastor William Wiegand officiating.
Burial will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Dearth Funeral Home 35 South Mill Street New Salem, PA.
www.dearthfh.com
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