James “Jim” Boyd, 78, of Greeley, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born on February 4, 1938 in Houston, Texas to Victor Hugo and Leona Alma (Maynor) Boyd.
Jim was raised in Houston, attending Stephen F. Austin and the University of Houston. While in Houston he was a member of Willow Meadow Baptist Church. On October 30, 1959 he married Elain Cusimano in Houston. Jim served in the Air Force reserves for six years, from 1959 to 1965.
He retired from Oyo Geospace Corporation in 2000 and he and Elaine moved to Greeley to be with family and help operate a small business with his son.
Jim enjoyed fishing, computers and entertaining his granddaughters.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Boyd; sons, James P. Boyd and Darryl Boyd; brother, Marshal Ray Boyd of Houston and three granddaughters, Averi Boyd, Andi Boyd and Alexis Boyd.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Stoddard Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Stoddard Funeral Home.
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