Jimmy "T.J." Boyd

Obituary

Jimmy "T.J." Boyd, 82 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on May 8, 1939, born to Irene and Curtis Boyd. He was a native of Monticello, Mississippi and a resident of Baker, Louisiana. He was an Army Reserve from 1960 to 1962 in Fort Polk, Louisiana. T.J. was a truck driver of 30 years and a previous owner of T.J.'s Lounge. He loved LSU football and softball and New Orleans Saints. He loved fishing and playing pool, both of which he won numerous tournament trophies. He also loved hanging out with his many friends, above all he loved his family.

T.J. is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Boyd Dabadie and husband, David, and Roxane Boyd and husband, Matt Shelton; grandson, Kurt Dabadie; and great granddaughter, Kori Dabadie.

T.J. is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Syble Boyd; father, Curtis Boyd; mother, Irene Boyd; granddaughter, Kara Nicole Dabadie; and brother, Ramon Boyd.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Dabadie, Kurt Dabadie, Matt Shelton, Hunter
Caston, Jeff Caston, and Tony Lorena.

Honorary pallbearers will be Walter "Rooster" Letard, Chuck Hagan, and Skip Rayburn

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. The graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Baker, Louisiana.