James Boyd

June 30, 1937 - September 21, 2020

James Boyd, 83, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. James Boyd was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on June 30, 1937 to Ruth Boyd; and was raised by Roosevelt & Ruth Boyd in Jersey City, New Jersey. He attended Jersey City Public Schools. At the age of 12, James began sketching future original auto designs. At age 16, James moved to Plainfield, New Jersey to live with his grandparents, Winfred & Nancy Brown. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the Church of God-Plainfield, New Jersey. On September 28, 1957, James Boyd was united in holy matrimony to Dolores Kennedy at the Church of God in Plainfield, New Jersey. From that union, 5 children were born: Jacqueline Elaine; Mary Ann; Anthony; Kelvin Arnold & Teresa Diane. James was employed at Rudolf Foust for many years. During the 1960’s, James Boyd was active in the Civil Rights Movement and was privileged to march with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King & Mr. James Meredith. James Boyd was well known for his talent as an Artist and Historian. He designed approximately 10,000 futuristic car designs in his lifetime, as well as the 3 Historical Works: The Wagon, The Chariot and The Tower Number Two. His works consist of 14 books, and his travels included France, Turkey, Canada and Washington, DC. Mr. Boyd worked with the Latin-American Coalition of Plainfield; and his artwork was presented to many prominent dignitaries: Former US Presidents Richard M. Nixon & George Bush; Former Congressman Bob Franks; Former Governor Christi Whitman; Former Mayors Richard Taylor & Paul J. O’Keefe. In February of 1974, Mr. Boyd was presented the honor of The Gold Medallion by Mayor of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Mr. Boyd’s accomplishments included exhibits and lectures at the Iraq Embassy in Turkey; Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center in Atlanta, Georgia; Schomburg Collection-Harlem, New York Public Library & Times Square, Rockefeller Center-New York; N.A.A.C.P-Plainfield, New Jersey; Plainfield Public Library/City Hall; Newark Public Library; and Drew University. After moving to Scotch Plains, New Jersey, James Boyd relocated to Mint Hill, NC. In April of 2019, Mr. Boyd realized all of his accomplishments were great but he needed Jesus Christ back in his life. James Boyd repented of his sins by accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and lived a fully dedicated life to God. He was a faithful member of the Church of God in Charlotte, North Carolina under the ministry of Pastor Eric Jones until God called him home on September 21, 2020 at the age 83. He did not need to travel by bus, plane, or any other vehicle because he was carried by the angels to his Heavenly Home where he gained his mansion which he spoke about. James was preceded in death by Roosevelt & Ruth Boyd, Winfred & Nancy Brown, and his 3 children: Mary, Kelvin & Teresa Boyd. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 62 years, Dolores Boyd; 1 daughter, Jacqueline Grimes (Charles); 1 son, Anthony Boyd; 2 brothers-Richard & Ronald Boyd; 12 grandchildren: Irisa Grimes-Casey (Andrew Casey); Candice Grimes; Desiree Grimes; Lawrence Hagler; Shereka Silas; Tarvery Bowe; Seandey Bowe; Monique Clay (Daniel); Marcus Bowe; Marquis Silas; Rylan Silas; Catrina Silas; a host of loving uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins; several great-grands, friends and his church family. James’ family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 pm on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. There will also be visitation from 9 am until 10 am on Saturday at the funeral home. At 10 am, all present will join in the funeral home chapel for a service led by Pastor Eric Jones to celebrate the life, love and blessing of this wonderful man. A repast will follow for the family and out of town guests. Please take a moment to share a favorite memory, photo or a condolence on James’ Tribute Wall. On behalf of the family, thank you for your thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness, including those done and those yet to be. May God bless you for your kindness. To join the Friday night wake service, please visit this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83259969165 To join the Saturday morning service, please visit this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88404237539?pwd=YytOTnRMTU42eHhwUzRmWjNyN1pOZz09