BOYKIN, Newton C., Jr.
Age 81, of Enon, OH passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Wright-Patterson Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Columbia, SC to the late Anne E. and Newton C. Boykin, Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Maria S. Boykin; son, Newton C. Boykin III; and sister, Vivian Randall.
Survivors include wife, Nora Jackson-Boykin; daughters, Patricia and Vyvyan Boykin; sister, Audrey Martin; and brother, Eugene Boykin; and many dear relatives and great friends.
Newton served in the United States Air Force as a Radio Operator until his retirement. Subsequently, he worked as Respiratory Therapist at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH until retirement.
During his lifetime, he enjoyed extensive traveling, languages (especially Tagalog), and cooking for family and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Dayton, OH.
The family will be meeting at the funeral home on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 9 am for a graveside service at 10:00 am at The Dayton National Cemetery.