Allen E. Boyd, Age: 93
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Jul 17, 1930---Oct 24, 2023

Allen E. Boyd, 93, passed away October 24, 2023 at The Piper Assisted Living, Kansas City, KS.

He was born July 17, 1930 to Robert A. Boyd and Helen M. Green Boyd.

He served in the US Navy from December 1951 to November 1955 spending 24 months aboard the Leonard F. Mason DD852, and 13 months at Naval Air Station, Kodiak, AK.

Allen was active in the Boy Scouts continuously after becoming a Tenderfoot Scout in August 1942. He served 11 years as assistant Scoutmaster of Troop Six, 17 years as Scoutmaster, then Troop Committee Chairman, as well as a volunteer at Camp Theodore Naish & many other positions. He was a recipient of the Order of the Arrow Founders Award. He was a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, and received the Silver Beaver award; both from the former Kaw Council B.S.A.

He delivered the Kansas City Kansan for 2 years then in 1947 started working with his father and grandfather at the Boyd Shade Co., which was started by his grandfather C. R. Boyd in 1922. Allen closed the business and retired in 2001.

He was a 79 year member, Deacon and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, KS, until it dissolved in June 2010. He is currently a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents & his sister, Carolyn Ruth Boyd Funk. He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law, Lawrence R. (Larry) Boyd & Andrea (Andi) Boyd of Dripping Springs, Texas, also nieces, Kristen Boyd Beller, Heather Boyd Meugniot & Kimberly Boyd; nephews, Justin & Bill Boyd, Clayton & Christopher Funk; four cousins and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS.

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial and service will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Basehor, KS.  


Condolences

Susan Myers Oct 25, 2023

Cousin ,Savannah ,Tennessee

Oh sweet Cousin Allen. You will be dearly missed. You were my last living contact to my birth mother, Pat. You accepted me into this family, you kept me informed on all family matters and our conversation up until the first of the year always included your trips to the dr, the barber shop and meals on wheels. Your food deliveries from the meat company was always your joy to let me know your picks. I'm heartbroken I couldn't find you after we moved to Tennessee. I tried countless ways. I called the hospital, the previous rehab, the police dept and even the realtor of your house once I saw it was on the market, but to no avail. I will forever miss your emails and e-cards. I know where you are now...in your glorified body and I will see you again. Love you. Susan Myers, Barry and family.????????

Christina (Barber) Nick Oct 26, 2023

Friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Condolences, prayers and love to Allen’s family and friends. Allen and my parents Jack (John) and Betty Barber had been close friends through school, church, Scouts and stayed in touch throughout their lives telling stories and joking together as only good friends can do. Love, Christina (Barber) Nick

Joe H. Vaughan Nov 01, 2023

Friend and Neighbor ,Prairie Village, ,Kansas

My thoughts and prayers are with the Boyd Family following the death of Allen. Our families lived a block away from each other along Everett Avenue. I knew Allen all of my life at the First Prebyterian Church and in the neighborhood. May God's richest blessing be with one and all during this period of loss. Joe

Ross Polete Nov 16, 2023

Scouts ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Allen's pleasant and kind spirit will be missed. Many memories of his kind words, gestures and hours of volunteering that he devoted to Camp Naish and to the Order of the Arrow, will be missed. He was a good man and a friend to all.

Martin Dale Luther Nov 17, 2023

Distant cousin I think ,LeRoy ,Kansas

Once I had the pleasure to visit with Allen & hope he didn’t suffer in the end. He was working on genealogy for the family that included mine. I lost track of him several, years ago. And, I never got to see how we were related. I did get to talk to him and he was a very nice person. I would appreciate any information about. His genealogy findings.

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Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Avenue
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Nov 18, 2023
Time:
9:30 AM
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