Melvin “Tooter” Boyd, Jr., 58, of Ethridge, TN, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. Born in Nashville, TN, Tooter was a dedicated truck driver and construction worker. He was a man of faith, belonging to the Baptist community. Tooter found joy in fishing, woodworking, and playing the guitar. He was also a music enthusiast.
Tooter was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Boyd, Sr. and Edna Lou Rodgers Boyd, and his wife, Tammy Lynn Keeton Boyd. He is survived by his loving daughters, Elizabeth “Libbi” Ayers (John) and Melissa Hargrove (Kevan), both of Summertown, TN. Tooter also leaves behind his cherished grandson, Jasper “Jazz” Ayers, and granddaughters, Kimberly Hargrove and Madison Hargrove, all of Summertown, TN. He is also survived by his four brothers, Eddie Boyd (Linda) of Leoma, TN, Mark Boyd (Penny) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Neal Boyd of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Shane Boyd of Lawrenceburg, TN, as well as his three sisters, Melba McKey (Ray) of Leoma, TN, Nancy Boyd of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Mechelle Eaton (Shane) of Lawrenceburg, TN. Tooter was loved by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Steve Hughes officiating. Tooter will be laid to rest at Shady Grove Cemetery in Ethridge, TN.
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