Daniel Lee Boyd

Daniel Lee Boyd, Age 66, of Clemmons N.C. passed away on October 17th, 2013 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dan was a good friend, awesome father, trusted colleague and wonderful husband. We will miss you Dad/Dan. Dan was born Nov. 11th, 1946 in Macolmb, Illinois. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a Chief Warrant Officer who served his country proudly as a medi-vac helicopter pilot for the United States Army. He flew numerous missions and was awarded the Air Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After serving his country Dan worked in power plants around the country before settling in Clemmons, where he worked for Essent Guaranty as Director of Application Development. Dan was a lifelong biker, riding his Harley-Davidson to work most every day. He was an avid football fan and talented cook, with a great taste for food and fine spirits. He was also a serious computer geek who honestly enjoyed his job and the wonderful people he worked with. He was known for keeping a candy jar on his desk. Dan is survived by his mother Ms. Dorothy P. Lyons of Silvis Illinois., his wife Rebecca Fox Boyd of Clemmons, daughter Andrea (Micah) Helms, son Ken (Melanie) Boyd, daughter Lori (Scott) Rawl, daughter Wendy (Jason) Henderson, daughter Deborah (Jay) James, and son David Boyd. He is also survived by his sisters Nancy Boyd, Mary Langlais, Kathy Whitney, his twelve grandchildren, and his one great grandchild. Dan was predeceased by his father Mr. Paul J. Boyd. Services will be held for Dan at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC on Friday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service at Clemmons Presbyterian Church to share food, fellowship and memories. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made, on behalf of Dan, to Flowers for the Fallen, at flowersforthefallen.org or to Clemmons Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel)

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