Jesse A. Boyd, Jr. Obituary

Jesse A. Boyd, Jr., died Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  He was 86.  He was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg.  He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School (Class of 1952).  Jesse was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  He was the son of the late Jesse A. Boyd, Sr., and Minnie Miles Boyd.  He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a past member of the Knights of Columbus.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William David Boyd.  Survivors include his daughters, Theresa Bryant, Kathleen Day, Debra Seage of Magee, MS and Marian Nicholas of Fredericksburg, VA; six granddaughters, three grandsons, and four great-grandsons.  A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Father Rusty Vincent officiating.  Fisher-Riles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse & I Dating

A picture of Jesse and I dating in 1960 & 1961.  We got married on September 29, 1962, and had four daughters, and a son.  Theresa Marie (November 11, 1963), William David, Kathleen Love (January 21, 1966), Debra Ann (October 27, 1969), and Marian Suzanne (September 25, 1972).  William David was born on October 25, 1964, and died on October 26, 1964.

Jesse Aaron Boyd, Jr. Dies

The Father of my children died early this morning in his sleep.  Above is a write-up from our Granddaughter Candace!  May Jesse rest-in-peace.