James "Jim' Edward Boyd

James "Jim" Edward Boyd, 91, of Gastonia, passed away November 7, 2022, at Northlake House in Charlotte.

He was born August 2, 1931, in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph Robert Boyd and Bessie Pearson Boyd.

James was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia, where he served as a deacon. He loved his family and friends and he was a member of the "Hardee's Social Club".

He retired from Century Yarn and Dye after 20 years of service and had been a former owner and operator of Winding Incorporated.

He was an Avid Atlanta Braves fan and loved him some Tony's Ice Cream.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Pisgah ARP Church 3600 Linwood Road Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Rick Lewis.

The family will receive friends 10-11 am in the sanctuary prior to the service.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James is survived by his daughter, Cathy Wade; daughter-in-law, Jenny Boyd; brothers, Hazel Boyd and wife Ellen, Terry Boyd and wife Nevada; sister, Nancy McWhirter and husband Johnny; grandchildren, Steve Boyd (Kerri), Tammy Bradley (Chris), Melissa Fulcher (Stuart), Wendy Catlin (Bob), Tim Beheler; fourteen great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Smith Boyd; son, Jimmy Boyd; brother, Bob Boyd; sister, Lib Boyd.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.