James “Jim” William Boyd, Sr., 89, of Erie, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. Vincent Health Center following a lengthy illness. He was born in Erie on November 3, 1936 a son of the late Louis and Edra Bartlett Boyd.
Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated Jim’s Dry Cleaners at 2623 Parade St. in Erie for several years before retiring.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose M. Heberle Boyd; his sons, James W. Boyd, Jr. and Thomas Zimmer; his grandson, Joseph Zimmer; his granddaughter, Keisha Earle; his sisters, Marilyn White and June Wise; and his brothers, Robert “Sam” Boyd, John Boyd, Richard Boyd, Douglas Dougherty, Louis Doughterty, and John Dougherty.
Survivors include two sons, Mike and Edward Boyd; his daughter, Luwane Walden; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Marge Rupp, Jean Williams, and Shirley O’Baker; one brother, Charles Boyd; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Thursday, July 16th from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice
Please visit http://www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to leave a condolence on Jim’s Tribute Page.
Posted online on July 13, 2026
Published in Erie Times-News