Willard "Muggs" Boyd
was born in Clifton, Tennessee on October 22, 1935. He entered Heaven's gates on June 20, 2012 at the age of 76 years 7 months 29 days.
He was the son of the late William McKinley Boyd and Opal Grace McDonald.
On March 4, 1960 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Jo Moore, a loving wife of 52 years who survives.
Muggs, as he was known to his friends, was a consummate husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend. He had an unwavering faith in God. Muggs was a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church here in Savannah. Muggs loved to go camping with his family and playing dominos with many friends he made over the years.
Muggs worked for Clifton Manufacturing Corporation as an purchasing agent. He retired after 40 years of his service. He was also a member of the Board of Education for 24 years and coached little league baseball for 27 years.
Muggs leaves his memories to be cherished by his wife, Bonnie Boyd, 2 sons, Jeff Boyd and his wife Tammy, Tony Boyd and his wife Jill and 1 daughter, Carla Boyd, all of Savannah, Tennessee; 1 brother, James Boyd and his wife Della of Clifton, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren, Ike Boyd, Dylan McClain, Allie Boyd, Kara Boyd and Kelli Boyd.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by 7 brothers, J.W. Boyd, Douglas Boyd, Billy Joe Boyd, Lloyd Boyd, Norman Boyd, Jessie Boyd and George Boyd; 3 sisters, Jean Franks, Rachel Boyd and Rebecca Boyd.