Willis Earl Boyd, Sr.: Loris

1960 – 2016

    Willis Earl Boyd, Sr. of Loris passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 56.
    Born Oct. 1, 1960 in Loris, he was the son of the late Pearlie Preston Boyd and the late Cecile Mae Holmes Boyd.
    Survivors include his wife, Pamela Diane Perritt Boyd of Galivants Ferry; a son, Willis Earl Boyd, Jr. of Conway; three step-daughters, Cherish Montoya of Britton’s Neck, Chelsea Allen and Schylar Allen both of Aynor; a sister, Mary Alice Suggs of Loris; a brother, Grover Boyd of Loris; foster sister, Regina Mishoe Duncan; a grandson; and two step-grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyd was predeceased by two brothers, Daniel and Vernon Boyd; and two sisters, Myrtle Grainger and Brookie Caulder.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with Reverend Lloyd Williamson officiating. Committal services followed at Cherry Hill Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
    A guest register is available here.