Boyd Clayton Southwell
Boyd Clayton Southwell, 77, a lifelong resident of Afton, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Tendercare of Gaylord. The son of Clayton and Cora (Shell) Southwell, Boyd was born in Cheboygan on August 15, 1938.
Surviving Boyd is his wife, Gail, of Afton; sons, Boyd “Clayton” (Judy) of Afton, Michael “Mick” (Keli) of Cheboygan, Scott (Ross) of Vancouver, Washington, David (Natasha) of Wolverine, and Alan (Bethany) of Afton; daughters, Carla Blanchard of Onaway, Becky (Jim) Goral of Petoskey and Debra (Robert) Layman of Indian River; as well as 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Boyd also leaves his sister, Coralee Porter of Onaway; special friends, Mike, Mary and Roger Hawley of Afton; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was at the Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway Tuesday January 5, until the time of the funeral service with the Rev. Gordon Evoy officiating. Boyd’s final resting place will be in Afton at Walker Township Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider a donation in memory of Boyd to Hospice Advantage or any hospice. Condolences can be shared with Boyd’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.