Robert Boyde ‘73

A Life to Celebrate, Robert Joseph Boyde, Jr. was born on December 26, 1954 to the union of the late Robert J. Boyde, Sr. and Beverly (Rhea) Boyde in Dayton, Ohio.

Robert accepted Christ at an early age and attended Maynard Baptist Church. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales Catholic High School and studied Art at Dakota Wesleyan University. Robert worked for General Motors on Columbus’ Westside for seventeen years. He then started his own business, Boyde’s Exterminating Company and operated it until his passing.

He was a musician who played the Saxophone and Piano, an Artist and Model. Robert loved spending time with his family and friends; and he was passionate about his business.

Our beloved Robert Joseph Boyde, Jr. entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Boyde, Sr. and infant sister, Julie Ann Boyde.

He leaves to celebrate his life: mother, Beverly Boyde; brothers, Duane Boyde and Kyle Boyde, sister, Kirstin Scott-Miller, all of Columbus, Ohio; cousin and best friend, Virgil Rhea; as well as a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends.