Rupert Earl Boyd, 86, passed away May 20, 2023. He was born in Bertie County, NC the son of the late Dennis Joyner Boyd and Nora Todd Boyd. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Duval Boyd; brothers, "D.J." , Everette , and Dalton Boyd. Rupert was a United States Army veteran. He built, owned and operated Boyd Motor Company. In his retirement he delivered the Suffolk News Herald to subscribers. After retirement from his route, and up to his death, he enjoyed delivering the newspapers to about 30 of his neighbors. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He loved trains of all sizes and was a member of Tidewater Big Train Operator Association.

Rupert is survived by his daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Boyd Campbell and husband, Carlisle W. Campbell, Jr.; son, Steve E. Boyd; grandchildren and their spouses, Corey W.B. Campbell (Bethany), Tiffany Hope Santoro (Mike Jr.), Krystal Faith Jermstad (Kenny); great grandchildren, Paige Caroline Campbell, Natalie Grace Campbell, Aksel Ross Jermstad, Lukas Bentz Jermstad, Elisha Cash Santoro, and Rustin Holden Jermstad.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with the family officiating. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.