Ronald Lee Boyd

Ronald Lee Boyd August 15, 1953 – August 15, 2024 Ronald Lee Boyd, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away August 15, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1953, in Teague, Texas, to Bily Joyce Welch Culver and Elmer (Bill) Boyd. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathryn Boyd. He leaves behind two daughters: Mary Newton of Conroe, Texas, and Rhonda Bailey, who is married to Blaine Bailey of Rose Bud, Arkansas. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Serena Martin-West and husband Robert West of Conroe, Texas; Mark Martin and wife Amber Miles of Conroe, Texas; and Jordan Lee Martin of Conroe, Texas. His great-grandchildren include Kai Martin, Katalina West, and Ryland Martin. Ronald is also survived by his cherished siblings: Brenda and Stan, Patty, Billy, Judy and Tim, Bob and Celia, Mickey and Cathryn, along with many nieces and nephews. Ronald spent his early years in Buffalo, Texas. At age 16, he moved to Lake Jackson, Texas, where he began his first job picking watermelons. Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, left school at 17 to support his family. He took pride in his work on the crew finishing the last section of I-45 in Buffalo. In 1972, he joined Ruth Berry Water Pumps in Houston, Texas, where he met his future wife, Kathryn Lucille Ethridge. They married in 1973 and soon started their family. Ronnie dedicated 42 years to St. Luke’s Hospital before retiring in 2015. His commitment to his work was evident in his donation of over 50 gallons of blood and plasma, and he was honored with the Presidential Award for Team Excellence in 1999. In 2001, he received recognition for outstanding performance during Tropical Storm Allison. In 1987, Ronnie became a volunteer firefighter with Galena Park and was named Rookie of the Year. He pursued further training to become an EMT, earning his GED in 1992 at age 39 while working full-time and caring for his family. Proud to have completed Fire School through Texas A&M. In 1993, he was named Firefighter of the Year, a highlight of his life, and he received numerous accolades throughout his ten years of service. In his free time, Ronnie enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and watching war movies. Most importantly, he relished spending time with his family and friends, often bringing joy and laughter to those around him with his quick wit and sense of humor. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 10129 FM 1097, Willis, Texas. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery, 741-799 Glendale Cemetery Rd, Trinity, Texas 75862.

Ronald Lee Boyd

August 15, 1953 - August 15, 2024