Banks Craig Boyd, Jr.

Mr. Banks Craig Boyd, Jr., 75 died Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. Michael Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends in the social hall of the church immediately following the service. Mr. Boyd was born March 13, 1948 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late Banks Craig Boyd Sr., and Nina Mae Peay Boyd. He was a 1966 graduate of Chester High School and was retired from Chester County as a heavy equipment operator. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam era. Craig loved NASCAR and hot rods and racing. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. He is survived by one daughter, Susan Boyd Waters of Chester, SC; two grandsons, Michael "Joey" Medlin (his caregiver) of Chester, SC and Tre Waters of Chester, SC; two great- grandchildren, Bryor Waters and Laney Waters both of Chester, SC; one brother George Milton Boyd (Nadine) of Chester, SC and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 19 years, Elaine Campbell Boyd. Memorials may be made to Caris Healthcare Hospice, 105 E. Wesmark Blvd # 7, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com