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Melvin Boyd

Death by Force
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Melvin Hudson "Mel" Boyd, Jr., a 57-year-old white male, passed away on October 26, 2015, in Walstonburg, NC. His death was the result of a tragic hunting accident. Mel was a beloved member of his community, known for his dedication to his faith and his work as a barber. He was actively involved in his church, the Greenville Church of God, where he taught Sunday school, ushered, and supported his pastor and fellow congregants.

Mel's life was marked by his commitment to helping others and ...Read More
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  • WCTI: Long-time Greenville barber killed in hunting accident
  • Beaufort Co., NC Obituaries - Bi - By - NCGenWeb Project
    • Victim Details

    Melvin H. Mel Boyd Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Walstonburg

    NC

    2015-10-26

    57

    Melvin

    Boyd

    11/12/2025

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