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Sumter, SC………………….. Rex Lee Boyd, Jr., aka Big Sexy and Sexy Rexy, age 58, beloved husband of 13 years to Katherine S. Boyd, passed away on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He is reunited with his loved ones in heaven.
Rex was born in Union, SC, son of the late Rex Lee Boyd, Sr. and Dona Jones Boyd, he loved and missed his mom and dad. He never met a stranger, which was shown through his service to others among the community. Rex served the Sumter area since 1996 in sales and finance through the automotive industry working for Jones Chevrolet and LA Leasing. He was a member of the GBN Sumter Bang. Rex was an athlete all through school, playing every sport that he could. Rex was a huge Clemson fan, loved to cook, host friends and family and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Survivors in addition to his wife are: One son, Houston Lee Boyd and his wife Jessica D. of Reidville, SC; and his former wife & Houston’s mom, Beverly Annette Boyd of Leicester, NC; a bonus son, Justin Harrison and his wife Lindsay of Asheville, NC; Two brothers, Paul James Boyd and his wife Michelle of Moncks Corner, SC and Bryce Oliver Boyd and his wife Jessica B. of Lugoff, SC; and four grandchildren, Brayson T. Boyd, Brennen C. Boyd, Breleigh Dona Boyd, and Jasmine Harrison
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Shane Lindo Boyd.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at Bullock Funeral Home.
Many thanks to Beauford, Brad, Tom and so so many more for 30 years of friendship, support and love.
We are thankful Rex was able to enjoy his last moments sitting on the beach, relaxing, listening to music and the sound of the ocean.
You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.
The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
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