Thomas E. Boyd

Thomas E. Boyd, 88, of Indianapolis died December 23, 2015.

Thomas was born October 5, 1927 to Alexander C. and Nona M. Boyd in Indianapolis. He served in the U.S. Army. He then went on to marry the love of his life, Barbara J. Boyd. They added to their family with 3 children – Timothy, Sandra, and James.

Thomas spent his career working in telecommunications for AT&T and Indiana Bell. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 575, CWA Union, and 25 year member of the Telephone Pioneer Club. He was a member of Arlington Christian Church until it closed and then joined Eastgate Christian Church where he spent much of his time fixing things as he could make and fix anything.

But most of all, Thomas enjoyed spending his free time with his loving family and friends. He is survived by his children Timothy E. Boyd (Bonnie), Sandra J. Browning (Russ), and James E. Boyd (Gayle); 5 grandchildren Ashley, Brittany, Emily, Sarah, and Sam; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren Riley, Lucas, and Owen; and sister Joan Cochran. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and siblings Norvel, Eugene, Jack, and Robert Boyd and Margarite Bauermeister.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 27 from 2 to 6 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday, December 28 at Flanner and Buchanan. Entombment Washington Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Thomas requested memorial contributions be made to the Village of Merici where his granddaughter Sarah resides http://villageofmerici.org/donate/, The Village of Merici, 5707 Lawton Loop East Drive, Box 22, Indianapolis, IN 46216 or to the Special Olympics, Marion County NE, 5868 E 71st Street, Suite E152, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

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