December 2, 1946 – September 28, 2025
Kingstree, SC
Kingstree, SC
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation
Tommy’s family will greet friends and family in the Martin Building at the church beginning at 2 PM just prior to the service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Thomas Lee “Tommy” Boyd, III, 78, husband of Martha “Mitzi” Parker Boyd, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House after a short illness.
Tommy was born December 2, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late Thomas Lee “T.L.” Boyd, Jr. and Virginia Britton Boyd. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received a degree in Forestry from the University of Tennessee. Tommy was a US Air Force veteran and retired from the US Postal Service. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Union Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and was the church pianist for over forty years. He played every Sunday and for innumerable weddings and funerals. Not only was Tommy a talented musician, but he also crafted musical instruments along with furniture. He taught classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, for over twenty years teaching the old Appalachian ways of creating furniture and musical instruments. He focused on Windsor chairs and deacon benches and created treasured heirlooms for his family and helped others do the same. When he wasn’t in his workshop, you could find him in the kitchen cooking southern favorites including the best chicken purlieu and old-fashioned biscuits made with lard to share with family, his church family and friends. Tommy was a generous and talented man, and he enjoyed sharing each of his talents with others.
Surviving Mr. Boyd, in addition to his wife Mitzi, are: his son, C.C. “Trey” Rourk; his daughter, Laura Paige Cason; granddaughter, Harley Delynn Crews; great granddaughter, Delainey Patrice Crews; great grandson, Grayson David Crews; and numerous beloved cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Tommy’s family will greet friends and family in the Martin Building at the church beginning at 2 PM just prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
Tommy was born December 2, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, the son of the late Thomas Lee “T.L.” Boyd, Jr. and Virginia Britton Boyd. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and received a degree in Forestry from the University of Tennessee. Tommy was a US Air Force veteran and retired from the US Postal Service. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Union Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and was the church pianist for over forty years. He played every Sunday and for innumerable weddings and funerals. Not only was Tommy a talented musician, but he also crafted musical instruments along with furniture. He taught classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, for over twenty years teaching the old Appalachian ways of creating furniture and musical instruments. He focused on Windsor chairs and deacon benches and created treasured heirlooms for his family and helped others do the same. When he wasn’t in his workshop, you could find him in the kitchen cooking southern favorites including the best chicken purlieu and old-fashioned biscuits made with lard to share with family, his church family and friends. Tommy was a generous and talented man, and he enjoyed sharing each of his talents with others.
Surviving Mr. Boyd, in addition to his wife Mitzi, are: his son, C.C. “Trey” Rourk; his daughter, Laura Paige Cason; granddaughter, Harley Delynn Crews; great granddaughter, Delainey Patrice Crews; great grandson, Grayson David Crews; and numerous beloved cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Tommy’s family will greet friends and family in the Martin Building at the church beginning at 2 PM just prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences can be posted for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
16 months ago he played at my husbands service. He was an excellent cook!! Best fried biscuits I ever ate. Rest in peace dear Tommy.
Prayers for family and friends
Sorry for your loss. Hope you find comfort in family and friends. Prayers for the family
Tommy was such a mentor to me sharing his God given talents and his Christian testimony. The hours I spent with him in his work shop were rewarding and therapeutic for me. He was always willing to help me with anything. I will miss my Christian brother. Mitzi I am so sorry.
Tommy was a kind man that loved his family ! I know he will be missed !
My condolences and prayers to the family of Tommy. He was a a good man and appreciated by all that knew him.
Rest in Peace!
My prayers and condolences are with his family.
Tommy was always a true friend and loved his community. He had more to contribute.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Tommy was a such a sweet man. You will truly be missed!
I met Tommy fall 1970. From then on, he influenced, enhanced my life like no other. Best Man in our wedding 50 years ago. Cooking pork and other wonderful food, riding motorcycles, shrimping at Murrells Inlet……could go on and on. Best of all, when Tommy says ” I’m praying for you, your wife”, anyone in my family in need, I always thought wow, that’s a direct line to The Lord for sure!
Tommy Boyd was my friend.
Mitzi, May the God of peace surround you with His Love at this time of sadness.
Am so sorry for your loss. Hope you will fine comfort in knowing how well thought of he was.
Mr Tommy and his lovely wife Mrs Mitzi have touched my life . I will miss Mr Tommy and the way he could light up a room. He was always a pleasure to talk with and visit. I know he is resting with Jesus. Praying for his family and friends.
Mitzi, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Tommy but I am told that he was a great person and he was very good to you. I will keep you in my prayers and send you my condolences.
Sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet man and I’m sure he will be missed by all. Prayers for the family.
I am so sorry for Tommy’s passing. He was one of the most kind and generous person I knew. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So very sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing. He was an incredible kind and generous gentleman.
Sending hugs to Mitzi and family.
Ah so sorry to hear about Mr. Tommy! He was such a sweet man! He and Mrs. Mitzi were so kind and loving towards my Mama! Mrs. Mitzi would bake her muffins and a lot of times Mr. Tommy would deliver them and she loved visiting with him and Mrs. Mitzi!