Allie "Gene" Boyd, of Bryant, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. He was born on October 20, 1944, in Antigo, a son of the late Allie and Decia (Ison) Boyd. He married Louise Markgraf on August 4, 1976, in Zion, Illinois. She survives.
Gene worked for John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating in Antigo, Motion Systems and Robbins mill both in White Lake.
Much of Gene's time was spent in the woods being an avid hunter and collecting firewood. He also loved and took great pride gardening at his home with his four-legged buddy, Spirit.
Survivors including his wife are four daughters, Bobbi (Marv) Hamilton of Logansport, Indiana, Lisa Chroge of Antigo, Paula Bultman of Antigo, and Melanie (Phil) Buckingham of Dodgeville; three sisters, Beverly Adkins of Birnamwood, Jo Ann Rogers of McLeansboro, Illinois, and Jean Boyd of Antigo; a brother, Bradley (Kay) Boyd of Antigo; three brother-in-laws, Ken (Shirley) Markgraf of Aniwa, Dan (Lisa) Markgraf of Florida, and Ricky (Dawn) Markgraf of Antigo; a sister-in-law, Pat Markgraf of Antigo; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Joshua Paull.
As per Gene's wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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Allie Eugene Boyd ( JR ) Was a very nice man, a hard worker, good Father & Husband. after his Mother died at a young age. Eugene, his sisters & I, were raised by our Grandma & her then Husband Matt Porter .We were like Brother`s for over 70 years. Though the good times and bad, he never gave me a reason to complain.
Per Lois Boyd, Eugenes wife: Celebration Of Life, will be Sept. 07, 1:00 PM at their home in Elton
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