William Joseph “Billy Joe” Boyd | Eastern NC Now

    William Joseph "Billy Joe" Boyd, age 54 a resident of Washington, NC died Friday July 18, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

    A memorial service will be held from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday July 31, 2025 at Woodards Pond Church of Christ and will be officiated by William Ray Askew.

    Billy Joe was born in Beaufort County on October 13, 1970, son of the late William Leven Boyd and Elizabeth Edens Boyd. Billy Joe graduated from Bath High School in 1988. Billy Joe was a hardworking man that loved his job as a loader man. He worked in the log woods his entire life. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, whether it was fishing or just hanging out; he was always a pleasure to be around. His daughter, Jessica "Taylor" Boyd was the apple of his eye.

    Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Taylor Boyd of Plymouth; his brother, Robbie Boyd and his wife Kathy of Bath; his brother Steven Boyd of Washington; mother of Jessica Boyd, Stacy Black of Pinetown and his close friend Amber Perry of Washington.

    He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Boyd and his father William Boyd.

    Though his passing was sudden, Billy Joe's life was rich with love, friendship and loyalty. He will be remembered always with deep affection and gratitude.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Joe Boyd Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1465, Washington, NC 27889.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Boyd family.