Matthew Boykin, 77, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, in Pascagoula.
Mr. Boykin was a native of Mobile and was a resident of Pascagoula since 1958. He retired from International Paper in 1985 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. He was a member of various organization and clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Andrew Boykin and Catherine Van Antwerp Boykin.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Jim Williams Boykin, Pascagoula; son and daughter-in-law, M.A. "Andy" Boykin (Bobbie), Gautier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth "Betsy" VanAntwerp Forster (Hugh), Melbourne, Australia.; Suzanne "Suzie" Boykin Cottrell (Mike), Marietta, GA; two sisters, Betty Walker, Anne Howard (Alex), both of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Catherine Forster, and Suzanne Forster; two great-grandsons, Daniel Cottrell and Matthew Forster. He will be missed by his faithful companions, Jack Jr. , J.T. , and Boots. He will also be missed by his life long friends and associates.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rex Yancey and Rev. Dennis Ray Smith, Rev. Gary Anglin and Dr. Harold T. Bryson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry or a charity of your choice.
Pallbearers will be Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Wallace Devers, Phil Sims, and Francis Campbell. Interment will be Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS.
Services are pending at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, Ms.
Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Mr. Boykin was a native of Mobile and was a resident of Pascagoula since 1958. He retired from International Paper in 1985 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. He was a member of various organization and clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Andrew Boykin and Catherine Van Antwerp Boykin.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Jim Williams Boykin, Pascagoula; son and daughter-in-law, M.A. "Andy" Boykin (Bobbie), Gautier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth "Betsy" VanAntwerp Forster (Hugh), Melbourne, Australia.; Suzanne "Suzie" Boykin Cottrell (Mike), Marietta, GA; two sisters, Betty Walker, Anne Howard (Alex), both of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Catherine Forster, and Suzanne Forster; two great-grandsons, Daniel Cottrell and Matthew Forster. He will be missed by his faithful companions, Jack Jr. , J.T. , and Boots. He will also be missed by his life long friends and associates.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rex Yancey and Rev. Dennis Ray Smith, Rev. Gary Anglin and Dr. Harold T. Bryson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry or a charity of your choice.
Pallbearers will be Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Wallace Devers, Phil Sims, and Francis Campbell. Interment will be Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS.
Services are pending at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, Ms.
Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Matthew Boykin, 77, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, in Pascagoula.
Mr. Boykin was a native of Mobile and was a resident of Pascagoula since 1958. He retired from International Paper in 1985 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. He was a member of various organization and clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Andrew Boykin and Catherine Van Antwerp Boykin.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Jim Williams Boykin, Pascagoula; son and daughter-in-law, M.A. "Andy" Boykin (Bobbie), Gautier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth "Betsy" VanAntwerp Forster (Hugh), Melbourne, Australia.; Suzanne "Suzie" Boykin Cottrell (Mike), Marietta, GA; two sisters, Betty Walker, Anne Howard (Alex), both of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Catherine Forster, and Suzanne Forster; two great-grandsons, Daniel Cottrell and Matthew Forster. He will be missed by his faithful companions, Jack Jr. , J.T. , and Boots. He will also be missed by his life long friends and associates.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rex Yancey and Rev. Dennis Ray Smith, Rev. Gary Anglin and Dr. Harold T. Bryson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry or a charity of your choice.
Pallbearers will be Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Wallace Devers, Phil Sims, and Francis Campbell. Interment will be Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS.
Services are pending at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, Ms.
Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Mr. Boykin was a native of Mobile and was a resident of Pascagoula since 1958. He retired from International Paper in 1985 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. He was a member of various organization and clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Andrew Boykin and Catherine Van Antwerp Boykin.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Jim Williams Boykin, Pascagoula; son and daughter-in-law, M.A. "Andy" Boykin (Bobbie), Gautier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth "Betsy" VanAntwerp Forster (Hugh), Melbourne, Australia.; Suzanne "Suzie" Boykin Cottrell (Mike), Marietta, GA; two sisters, Betty Walker, Anne Howard (Alex), both of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Catherine Forster, and Suzanne Forster; two great-grandsons, Daniel Cottrell and Matthew Forster. He will be missed by his faithful companions, Jack Jr. , J.T. , and Boots. He will also be missed by his life long friends and associates.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rex Yancey and Rev. Dennis Ray Smith, Rev. Gary Anglin and Dr. Harold T. Bryson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry or a charity of your choice.
Pallbearers will be Matt Boykin, Chris Cottrell, Jon Cottrell, Wallace Devers, Phil Sims, and Francis Campbell. Interment will be Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS.
Services are pending at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, Ms.
Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
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