Obituary of Charles Ray Boyd

Charles Ray Boyd Vancouver, Washington August 31, 1943 – November 26, 2020 Charles “Ray” Boyd, 77, of Vancouver, WA, died on Thur., November 26, 2020, in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 31. 1943 in Delight, Arkansas. He was blessed with two children and four step children. He was a hard worker and had a kind and giving heart. He was a tough as nails, but also kind. He loved to listen to talk radio, paint and sculpt. He had an artistic and creative soul that was reflected in his works. He proudly served his country for 22 years, and gave his all to everything he did. An honorable man who walked with the lord and loved his children and his wife. Towards the end of his life he suffered ailments such as dementia, loss of eye sight, cancer, losing the love of his life and other things that would have made a lesser man succumb to crippling depression, but Ray always persevered. Ray is survived by his daughter: Shiela, and his stepchildren: Clayton, Cayla, Jason, and Tia. His granddaughters: Michelle, Melissa, Jasmine, Mercedes, Sovie, and his grandsons: Hayden, Peyton, and Milo. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Carrie, his brothers, Johnny, Jim, Bill, and his daughter Leslie. Due to Covid-19 the memorial service is not scheduled but will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.