Luke H. Boyd, Jr.

Date of Death: December 24, 2015

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Luke Howard Boyd, Jr.

Luke Howard Boyd, Jr., 82, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center with his wife at his side.

Luke was born in 1933 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Dr. Luke H. Boyd, and Helen E. Boyd. He grew up in Bemus Point, NY, where he met his future wife, Patricia, in grade school. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. He continued his education and received his Master in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He worked for Marlin Rockwell in Jamestown, NY and Morse Chain in Ithaca, NY and Denver, CO. While in Denver, he attended law school at the University of Denver. He moved to Winchester in 1980 to assume the position of vice president at Abex. After leaving Abex, he began to practice law and served in the Winchester Public Defender Office until his retirement.

While living in Colorado, Luke spent many weekends mountain climbing or cross country skiing with his family. After moving to Winchester, he enjoyed golfing with his wife. He was always very interested in military history and spent his free time studying the American Civil War and visiting the local battlefields.

In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by two daughters, Hilary Boyd of Richmond, VA and Alison Garritt and husband, Richard, of Jersey City, NJ; three sons, John Boyd of Winchester, VA, Luke Howard Boyd, III and wife, Banu, of Richmond, VA, and Mark Boyd and wife, Sally, of Middleburg, VA; four grandchildren, Alison Fechino, Jack Fechino, Luke Howard Boyd, IV and Kristie Richardson; one sister, Susan Klussman and husband, Bruce, of Naples, FL; and one brother, Matthew Boyd and wife, Helen, of Phoenix, AZ.

He is preceded in death by a son, Matthew Boyd, a grandson, John Patrick Boyd, a sister, Joan Bova, and two brothers, John William Boyd and Mark Patterson Boyd.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in Luke’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 or Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 809 Greenwood Road, Winchester, VA 22602.

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Luke Howard Boyd, Jr. Luke Howard Boyd, Jr., 82, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center with his wife at his side. Luke was born in 1933 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Dr. Luke H. Boyd, and Helen E. Boyd. He grew upContinue Reading

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I worked for Luke Boyd at Morse Chain Co. during the 60’s. He was very influential to my future and unforgettable to me. I was sorry to learn of his passing on 12/24/2015. He was a great family man living in Trumansburg. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, Patricia and family.

Luke was always kind and fair....a good man...

I have very fond memories of babysitting for Luke and Pat when they were young parents of four boys and continued to care for their growing family as Hillary and Allison were added to their beautiful family. Later, when my widowed mother married Luke's widowed father, my sister and I joined a raucous and fun-loving group of "brothers and sisters" about whom I continue to think fondly. May all your shared memories carry you through Luke's passing to peace.

Profound condolences.

For $12.00 he jumped into a New England pond in May 1955. He marched to a different drummer in the Class of Henry Bean SJ

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To the family: I am deeply saddened by Luke's passing. He was my roommate and friend at Holy Cross -class of 1955. I've always thought of him as one of the smartest men I have ever met. We were very good friends at the College and now it hurts me to know of his death and the fact that we were not able to meet again or maintain contact in later life. I am really sorry for his death and wish to extend my deepest sympathy for his wife and family. My prayers are with you. - See more at: http://www.ompsfuneralhome.com/view-condolences/?obit=11863#sthash.dEqsDgTE.dpuf

Sorry for your loss. Abex '69-'13.

Luke Boyd was undoubtedly the most intelligent man I ever met. He gave me some great advice one day, "Do what you love and you will be successful." I will always think of him as a loving spouse, parent and grandfather. Luke, I hope you were greeted in heaven with an endless supply of bowls of ice cream. I am glad you were part of my life.

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