Albert Lane Boyd

Albert Lane Boyd, age 89 of Ferrum departed this life on Thursday, January 07, 2016. He was the only child of the late, George Cleveland Boyd and Myrtle Boyd Thomas. Lane is survived by his wife Diamond Bowling Boyd whom he married on December 7, 1944. They had many happy years together. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Herbert Bowling and Hosea Bowling; and one sister-in-law, Eva B. Pyron. Lane served two years in the US Navy, World War II, in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post #6, Franklin County. He received a machinist degree from DCC, Danville, Va. He worked as a Research Technician at Dan River Mills, Inc. He also worked for Ferrum College many years and retired from Aerospace Testing in Roanoke, Va. Lane was a charter member of the Crossroads Ruritan Club and later a member of the Waidsboro Ruritan Club. Lane actively served the Lord at Maple Grove United Methodist Church. He was a loving, caring person and will always be remembered for jokes, and tall tales leading to a contagious laugh. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Baesik Peter Choi officiating. Interment will be private in St. John’s Cemetery, Endicott. In lieu of flowers contributions will be welcomed for the Maple Grove United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 452 Henry Road, Ferrum, Virginia 24088. A heartfelt gratitude is expressed to Maple Grove UMC congregation; to Peggy Hale for home caregiving; Helen, his hospice nurse; and to Dr. Unwin. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.