Andrew Boyd

ANDREW BOYD was born March 14, 1930, to Amy Lee Davis and James Boyd in Littleton, North Carolina. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1948, and began his life-long dream of starting and raising a family, owning his very own home and being a guiding force for those around him.In 1960, he married Mary F. Drummond and from this union there were two children, Ronald of Baltimore, and Kathy L., who now resides in Pennsylvania. He worked for forty-four years at the Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point Plant. His occupation was oiler and in the history of his tenure, he was only absent form work twice. He also worked as a taxi driver in the city of Baltimore. His diligence and work ethic were very obvious and he strived to set a good example for his children, as well as many other young family members.Uncle Andrew, as he was affectionately known, was quick to give advice, and often would spend hours on the phone with someone who may have been troubled or in doubt. He was pretty well-known to have a long list of quips, which he would spout whenever the need arose."Live as long as you can, but don't get old," or "Better to have and not need than to need and not have." He also had a rather hidden sense of humor. He seemed to always be in the mood for a good clean joke, or a funny story. His laughter was infectious. He was very familiar with the music world, as he enjoyed guitar and organ. Another one of his favorite pastimes was playing poo. Uncle Andrew was rather competitive, but he made the game fun.On Sunday, December 28, 2008, our beloved Andrew was called to his final stage of rest.Uncle Andrew leaves to mourn: three children, Kathy L. Boyd-Carter of Philadelphia, PA, Ronald I. Boyd of Baltimore, MD and Ronnie Davis of Plymouth Meeting, PA; two brothers, Nathaniel Karim of Baltimore, MD and Howard Boyd, of Cinnamonsin, NJ; brother-in-law, Oris Drummond of LaCrosse, VA, two sisters-in-law, Mildred Drummond of Baltimore, MD and Eliza Boyd of Norfolk, VA.; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Davis of Plymouth Meeting, PA and Derrick Carter of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Uncle Andrew also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

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Andrew Boyd

March 14, 1930 - December 28, 2008