Jerry Lawayne Boyd, 81, of Boydsville, Arkansas, passed away April 6, 2023, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas.

He was born on September 4, 1941, in Crockett, Arkansas, and was the son of Claude and Freada (Wall) Boyd.

Jerry was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Forrest on May 7, 1966, and to this union two children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Sandra Lee Boyd.

Jerry was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed many hours hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by his son, Brian Duane Boyd and wife Heather of Boydsville, Arkansas; daughter, Debbie Baxter and husband Roger of Fagus, Missouri; grandchildren: Hannah Baxter of Fagus, Missouri, Katelyn Hillis and husband Brandon of Fagus, Missouri, Natalie Baxter of Fagus, Missouri, Blake Boyd of Boydsville, Arkansas, Shelby Boyd of Paragould, Arkansas, Lance Hewett of Little Rock, Arkansas, Brydon Hewett of Boydsville, Arkansas; brother, Wendell Boyd and wife Shelia of Heflin, Louisiana; sisters, Betty Lamb and husband Joey of Rector, Arkansas, and Linda Qualls and husband Danny of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 10, 2023, at 12:00 pm at the Hoggard & Sons Chapel in Piggott, Arkansas, with Bro. Gary Hancock, Bro. Mark Book officiating. Burial is in Carola Cemetery in Qulin, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Lance Hewett, Blake Boyd, Roger Baxter, Brydon Hewett, Brian Boyd, and Brandon Hillis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Nunnery, Eugene Yancy, Justin Waugh, Cory Boyd, and Cody Boyd. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.