Deacon Thomas James Boykin, age 73, peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 28, in Glenwood, following a brief illness. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. at Williams Chapel Holiness Church.
Thomas was born July 19, 1953, in Metter, to the late Louise Boykin and Charles Thomas Burton. Throughout his life, he exemplified faith, dedication, love and service to God and others. Thomas was a devoted servant of the Lord who faithfully served as a deacon and musician for many years. Beyond his church service, Thomas was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and cherished family member. Mr. Boykin is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Jeffrey Brown.
Mr. Boykin leaves to cherish his memories with his loving and devoted wife, Pearl Boykin of Swainsboro; daughters, LaWanda (Stacy) Wilkerson, Cecilia Boykin, both of Statesboro and Minister Deidra Brown of Swainsboro; sons, Reggie Boykin of Davisboro, Jonathan (Whitney) Boykin of Statesboro, Robert Jones, Alvin (Daine) Jones, Dennis Brown and Vincent Brown, all of Swainsboro; 30 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a host of extended family and friends.
Mosley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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