James Earl Boyd

Published 1:31 am Saturday, August 17, 2013

GRIMESLAND — James Earl “JE” Boyd, Jr., 57, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013.

A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at pm in Homestead Memorial Gardens.

JE was a lifelong resident of Pitt County and was employed as a brick mason with ECU in Facility Maintenance. He enjoyed his family, friends and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Robin Boyd; father, James Earl Boyd; brother, Allen Lane Boyd; and step father, John Ivy Roberson.

He is survived by his mother, Emma Cross Roberson of Grimesland; fiancé, Deborah Harris of the home; children, James “Snoot” Boyd and wife, Starlla of Black Jack, Misty Boyd and Jennipher Cherry and husband, Brandon, all of Washington; grandchildren, William and Chase Mozingo, Logan Boyd and Brody Cherry; and brother, Tim Boyd and wife, Wanda of Grimesland.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to pm at Smith Funeral & Cremation Services.

Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithfcs.com.