Henry "Rod" Rodney Boyd

February 17, 1952 - November 23, 2019

Henry “Rod” Rodney Boyd, age 67 of Bristol, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Saturday, November 23, 2019, with his loving wife by his side. Rod was born Feb. 17, 1952 to Hassell Henry and Gay Nelle Boyd. He was employed for many years by The Crom Corporation out of Gainesville, Florida and was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Rod was generous and well loved. He was an instant friend to all he met. To have known Rod was a gift in itself. He is survived by his wife Harriet Worley-Boyd. Brother: Randy Boyd and wife Lucy, Sister in law: Sandra McHenry, Nephew: David Boyd. Nieces: Davida Vankovich and husband Steve, Inger Reynolds and husband Michael. Also survived by great neices and nephews Zachary, Rebecca, Victoria and Benjamin and his beloved kitty “mighty paws”. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Barbara Farmer and Stan Green officiating. The committal and interment will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be David Boyd, Ted Morefield, Michael Reynolds Sr., Tony Branson, Michael Rudd and Dennis Owens. Honorary Pallbearers will be his co-workers at the Crom Corporation. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 6:45 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant View United Methodist Church,18416 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210 Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Boyd.