Larry Ray Boyd Jr.

Larry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 30th, 1946 and resided in Bright and Lawrenceburg, Indiana most of his life.

He was a 1964 graduate of North Dearborn High School where he played basketball for the Vikings who were Sectional Champions 3 years running and he was a member of the track and field team. He continued his education at Cumberland College where he received his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and participated in track and field and basketball. He was a teacher and coach at Milan and Lawrenceburg Community Schools teaching Health and Science; he received his master’s degree from Xavier University.

His athletic accomplishments included:

• Multiple basketball sectional championships with the North Dearborn Vikings

• Letter winner at Cumberland College for basketball and track & field

• 1968 US Olympic track & field alternate

• Coached a variety of sports in the EIAC (Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference) at both Lawrenceburg and Milan schools

• Participated in the softball world series in Virginia Beach, VA

Larry was a general contractor and owner of LR Boyd Construction in Bright, Indiana and Southwest Florida for many years. He transitioned his career to insurance, owning agencies in Ohio and Florida. For the last 20+ years he was an insurance adjuster, manager, and trainer for EA Renfroe out of Birmingham, Alabama.

In his free time, he enjoyed bass fishing with friends and family, hunting, and watching his children and grandchildren participate in a multitude of activities.

Larry is preceded in death by his Father Bruce Wollon Boyd and his brothers, Johnny and Bob Boyd.

He is survived by his loving Wife Sherry (nee. Britton) of Bright, Indiana of 28 years, Sister Nancy (Bob) Dills of Port Charlotte, Florida, Daughter Kristen (Dennis) Goodman of Naples, Florida, Jason (Angie) Boyd of Bright, Indiana, Karey (Steve) Ahaus of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Kim (Matt) Craig of Greendale, Indiana and Andi Gladon of Mason, Ohio. 13 grandchildren, Bailey, Brayden, Noah, Dawson, Brooke, Kayla, Madisyn, Ashton, Tucker, Logan, Bryleigh, Liam, Carly and great granddaughter, Haven and countless family members and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on June 29, 2023 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center with visitation beginning at 2:00pm and a service at 5:30pm.

Lawrenceburg Event Center-91 Walnut St Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Lawrenceburg Event Center (thelawrenceburgeventcenter.com)

Free Parking available in the Ivy Tech garage across the street from the event center. For those coming in from out of town, the Hilton Doubletree is there as part of the event center.

A memorial fundraiser has been set up for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Larry believed in the vision of a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D) which impacts multiple family members including his son-in-law, Matt, granddaughter Carly, niece Terri and nephew Geno.

JDRF Your Way | Memorial fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes: Larry's Legacy Gift - JDRF Your Way

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HodgesCelebratesLife.com for the Boyd family.