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Mr. Edward Wade Boykins, age 87 of Kenly passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 while a resident at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC. Mr. Boykins was born March 6, 1933. His parents were June and Lela Mae Boykins.

Mr. Boykins attended school in the Johnston County Public Schools system, following school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served honorably.

Mr. Boykins was married to the former Kay Kendrick. He is survived by his wife Kay T. Boykins, and sister Janice Pearce and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services for Mr. Boykin will take place Wednesday July 22nd at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremations Chapel at 11:00 am. (Face Masks Are Required) and services are limited to 20 persons. Services will stream live on our Facebook page starting at 10:55 am. The final resting place will be Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC.

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Family or Deceased Name: Edward Boykins
Your Name: Sylvia Frazier
Email: missgadget_2000@yahoo.com
Message: I heard wonderful things about you all my life and finally got to know you for myself as an adult. The wonderful things i heard were true. I am thankful I had the chance to know for myself. I will always treasure the times we spent talking and visiting when I came home. You will always hold a special place in my heart.I finally got to E.W. Boykins and I thank God for the opportunity of knowing you. I will always remember you. Love you E.W.
Date: 22 July 2020

Family or Deceased Name: Edward Wade Boykins
Your Name: April Boykins
Email: kwueenbea@hotmail.com
Message: Uncle E.W. May in rest in heaven love always April
Date: 072120

Family or Deceased Name: Edward wade boykins
Your Name: Nicol Wilson
Email: nicolwilson403@comcast.net
Message: Rest in Peace Uncle E.W.
Love you
Date: 07212020

Family or Deceased Name: Edward W. Boykins
Your Name: Helene T. Price
Email: hprice143@embarqmail.com
Message: My prayers and condolences to Kay and the entire Boykins family


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