Mr. Connie J. Boykin

December 22, 1933 - March 16, 2021

Mr. Connie Jerry Boykin, 87, of Laurel, MS passed to his heavenly home on March 16, 2021. He was born in Jones County, MS on December 22, 1933. He was a member of the 1955 Rose Bowl Team at Jones County Junior College and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in the Korean War. Mr. Boykin worked as a Network Support Manager for BellSouth prior to his retirement. He was an active member of West Laurel Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher among other ministries. Mr. Boykin is survived by his wife, Patricia Boykin of Laurel; son, Jay Boykin (Pennie) of Brooklyn, MS; grandchildren, Justin Boykin and Trent Boykin (Hannah); and sister, Mona Fairchild of Sumrall. Services will be held at Sunset Gardens Cemetery on Monday, March 22, 2021. Visitation will be at the graveside at 10 a.m. and the service will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Steve Jackson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Charley Bryant, Jared Mann, Michael Mann, Steve Mann, Buddy Blackmon, and Danny Byrd. Honorary pallbearer will be Tom Cooley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.