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Paul E. Boykins

03/25/1946 - 03/29/2023

Obituary For Paul E. Boykins

Mr. Paul E. Boykins passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 77. He was born in Monroeville, AL on March 25, 1946.

Cherishing Mr. Boykins memories are his loving wife, Shirley Boykins; son, Paul Boykins, Jr.; daughters, Tracey Boykins, Yolanda Kirk (Eddie), Lesley Stafford (Timothy) and Bray Speight; two brothers, John Boykins, Jr. and Thomas Boykins; two sisters, Deannia Lawson (Harold) and Leonnia Boykins; eleven grandchildren, Johnathan Boykins, Quentin Boykins, Jasmine Kirk, Alexandria Kirk, Tyiena Stafford, Tomaiya Stafford, Sumaiya Stafford, Christiana Stafford, Dahtrell Speight, Tavian Speight and Diantai Speight; nine great grandchildren, Trinity, Aaliyah, Armoni, Destiny, Serenity, Vayden, Isaiah, Ivy, Xaelan and Johnathan II; a host of many other family and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ambassadors of Christ Fellowship with interment immediately following at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Boykins family.

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Services

Visitation

Apr
6
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Interment

Apr
7
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

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Homegoing Celebration

Apr
7
Ambassadors of Christ Fellowship

4817 Milgen Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

11:00 AM
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Garden of Life Basket was sent for Paul E. Boykins - April 06, 2023

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It has been many years since I have crossed paths with Mr. Boykins, however, two memories rings clear; 1. he was often smiling; 2. he often met you with an encouraging word...he truly let his light shine...my most sincere condolence to the family...I am sure he will be sorely missed.

Trey

Trey Warren

I am so saddened to hear of Brother Boykins' passing. I knew him to be positively happy always with an encouraging word... Memories of him are forever etched in my heart... I pray that his family accepts my most sincere condolences...

Leonard Boyd

Our heartfelt prayers thoughts and condolences are with The Boykins Family and may the LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS and STRENGTHEN each of YOU is our PRAYER.Paul and I served together in the military with THE GEORGIA ARMY 🪖 NATIONAL GUARD and TRULY a GREAT FRIEND and BROTHER for many years. KEEP THE FAITH FAMILY and BE BLESSED ALWAYS.🙏🙏🙏❤️💜❤️👑👑🎂🌟🌟🌟🪖🪖🪖🙏🙏🙏

SGT(RET) ERSKINE A ALEXANDER SR and FAMILY

ERSKINE A ALEXANDER SR

Sending condolences to the Boykins family.l met Paul when I stayed in E.Canty Apts.He upholstered my couch he did a great job.Rest in Peace my friend Ms.D

Debra Nelams

Our condolences to the Boykins family. Paul will be missed for alll that he would do. May Gods' mercy and peace be with you now and always.

Douglas & Gwendolyn McIntosh

On behalf of the Monroe County Training School (Beatrice, Alabama) Class of 1966, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Shirley, Tracey, Paul Jr. and the rest of the family in Paul's passing. We share with you in your grief as we loved Paul dearly. We pray that God will hold each of your up as you deal with this loss. We love you, as we loved Paul. Be blessed.

Mary V. Howard

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