Alexander W. Boyd, Jr., Alex, age 82, Richmond, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Betty, sons, Alexander III , Richard G. and Lawrence Wayne of Chesterfield, daughter, Susan Dawson of Mechanicsville, brother Melvin of Moseley, sisters, Mary Hastings of Richmond, Bernice Davis of Alabama, and Doris Bates of Crewe, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Predeceased by his son, Donald Lee Boyd, brother Bernard Muggie Boyd and granddaughter Kelly Kirby. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial in the Amelia Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home 6-8:30 PM on Friday, June 13, 2008. Alex retired from Reynolds Metals Company after 34 years of service. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Frybarger and was president of the Frybarger DE /DEC 705 Association for 25 years. During his 25 years association with the DE/DEC 705 he also became a member of the Old Dominion Escort Sailors Association. Alex was a lifetime member of the VFW in Amelia as well as a member of the American Legion.

He will be missed by his family, friends and crew members. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to VFW of Amelia.