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Nathaniel Boyd, Jr.

October 17, 1961 — June 5, 2023

Chapel Hill, NC

 

Nathaniel Boyd, Jr., affectionately known as “Mae Boyd”, of Chapel Hill, NC, departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2023, in hospice care after an extended illness. He was born in Washington, DC on October 17, 1961, to the late Carol Shuler Neals and the late Nathaniel Boyd, Sr.

Nate grew up in Washington, DC, and attended the public schools in the area.  Later in life, he relocated to Smithfield, NC.  He was a member First Missionary Baptist Church of Smithfield, NC.

Nate was a loving and outspoken person.  Although he faced many health challenges, he was a fighter until the very end. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

He leaves to mourn his passing: one brother Nathan Boyd of Alexandria, VA.; one nephew Nathaniel Mills; two aunts, Rosa Mae Glover of St. George, SC, and Rosa B. Shuler, of Rowesville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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