Hardy Boyd 72, of New Baden, TX passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1942 in Marquez, Tx to Jack and Janie Grimes Boyd. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. He was a welder, owned a service station and a tire center, was a custom hay baler and rancher. He was a jack of all trades and could do anything he set his mind to. Hardy loved his family beyond any measure. He loved his friends and considered them family. He was a hard worker that was always working on something. He had a wonderful sense of humor and often said "if I don't pick on you, it means I don't like you." However, he liked everyone and would help a complete stranger. He married LaVerne Meadors on June 24, 1961in Franklin, TX. He was a member of Robertson County Cowboy Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Jack Boyd, brother; J.M. Boyd.

He is survived by:
Wife – LaVerne Meadors Boyd of Franklin
Sons and daughter-n-law:
Jim and Pam Boyd of Franklin
Jerald Boyd of Franklin
Daughters and Sons-n-law:
Debbie and Trey Evans of New Baden
Gail and Brad Liner of Franklin
Brothers:
A.Z. Boyd of Seagoville
Walter "Tink" Boyd of Dallas
Sister:
Mae McBride of Plantersville
Grandchildren:
David Boyd, Jeremy Boyd, Jack Boyd, Jessica McAtee, Kelsey Boyd, MiKayla Evans, Tyler Evans, Branden Liner
Great Grandchildren:
Emmy Lou Boyd, Addilyn Liner and Baby Girl Boyd due April 2015

Visitation will be Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McCauley Funeral Home and Services will be Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:00 am at Roberson County Cowboy Church with Rev. Jimmy Sanders and Freddy Burden officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brazos Valley Hospice 502 W. 26th St. Bryan, TX 77803 or Mt. Pleasant Cemetery P.O. Box 184 New Baden, TX 77870.