Calvin Boyd, Sr.

Mr. Calvin Jerome Boyd, Sr., was born on November 27, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee. The fourth child of the late Grady Floyd, Jr. and Rosie Boyd Floyd. He made his transition on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Calvin was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond, Grady and Terrell Boyd and sisters, Theresa Boyd and Nina (Muffin) Floyd.

Calvin accepted Christ in his life at an early age and he later moved his membership and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Walker.

Calvin was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Schools and was a graduate of Pearl High School. He was employed by Vanderbilt as custodian  for several years. He also worked at Cordova Restaurant as a cook.

When Calvin wasn’t working, he enjoyed going to clubs and socializing, going to the YMCA and spending time with his family and friends. Calvin loved life.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted son, Calvin Jerome Boyd, Jr. sisters, Trudy (DeAndre) Lovell, Daphne Floyd, Aunts, Patricia (Calvin Sr.), uncle grandpa to Jamion and Kavon Boyd and a host of nieces, Erica Boyd and Quiana Boyd, nephews, grandchildren, Terra & Caddie and best friend, Pamela Bennett and ex-wife, Sarah E. Boyd.