Charles Boyd

New concord--- Charles Boyd, 56, of New Concord passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the Morrison House due to a sudden battle with cancer on Friday, February 21st. He was born in Zanesville June 3rd, 1957 to Willis and Thelma Boyd. Charles was a devoted family man, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He proudly served in the United States Army, and was an outdoor enthusiast. He loved to fish and hunt, but his real talent lay in the kitchen. He could take things that had no right to be together and make something delicious out of them. He was especially adept at smoking various foods. He also enjoyed collecting antiques. Charles worked as a steel fabricator for 15 years at Knowlton's. He attended Tri Valley School.. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Pap-pa. He is preceded in death by his son, Charles Boyd, his sister, Sherry Hittle, and his Father, Willis Boyd. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Theresa Boyd, his son, John Boyd, and his daughter, Angel Boyd. His is remembered by his sister, Debbie (Mark) Sedlock of Columbus, his brother, Robert Boyd of Ironspot, his sister, Dianne (John) Grusser of Zanesville, his sister, Becky Besser of Roseville, his brother, Donald Jenkins of Adams Mills, his brother, Terry Boyd, and his grandchildren, Kathryn, Austin, Abigail, Zachary, Ethan, James, Joseph, and Jacob; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Calling hours for Charles will be held at the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord (formerly the Mock Miller Funeral Home) on Tuesday, February 25th from 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PM. Services will be held on Wednesday the 26th at 11AM, with burial at the Bethel Cemetery in Norwich following immediately thereafter. Rev. Ken Blood of the Friendship Baptist Church will officiate. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Farus Funeral Home help defer the cost of the funeral. www.farushfh.com