Robert (Bob) Boyd

Robert (Bob) Boyd, 87, of Arcanum, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026.

Bob was born Feb. 24, 1939, in Salineville, Ohio to Birchard and Martha Boyd, the oldest of three children. He graduated from Irondale High School in 1957 and attended Ohio University.

Bob proudly served in the United States Airforce from 1961-65 and was stationed in Crete, Italy. Post service, he had a long career in sales at Sears until his retirement. Bob had a strong work ethic and was well respected by those who knew him.

He married Donna Russell on Nov. 25, 1967, and made a home in Arcanum, Ohio, for over 52 years. In his retirement, you could always find him in his garden working, tinkering on his cars, or spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna; their children, Michael (Denise) Boyd and Julie (Gregory) Boyd Hinson; three grandchildren he adored, Andrew (Miranda) Hinson, Adam Hinson, and Abbie Hinson; and his brother, Ronald Boyd, and sister, Judy Boyd Pardo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Birchard and Martha Boyd; his brother-in-law, Frank Pardo; and niece, Darcy Pardo Intelli.

The family would like to thank Brethren Home in Greenville, Ohio for their care the last eight months.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brethren Home (Bhrc.org) or EverHeart Hospice (everhearthospice.org).

A grave side service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 24 Washington St., Salineville, Ohio, on June 21 at 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Kiwanis club, Salineville, in remembrance and celebration after the service.

6/13/26