Abraham Boykin was born at home on November 20, 1931, in Edmund, South Carolina, to the late Dewey and Amy Boykin, lived a life marked by love, service, faith, and devotion to his family.
After graduating from Lakeview High School in West Columbia, South Carolina, Abraham proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he became a Loadmaster Sergeant. He dedicated 20 + years to the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. Following his military service, he worked for the United States Postal Service and later became Postmaster of the Nashville Post Office.
Abraham was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cladie Mae Boykin, and together they raised four beautiful daughters. He was a faithful member of Brandon Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Amy Boykin; his wife, Cladie Mae Boykin; his daughter, Paula Kay Boykin; his great-grandson, Christopher McClean; his sister, Eva Mae Tucker; and his brother, Joseph Boykin.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Pam (Bruce) Martin, Jan (Jimmie) Young, and Stephanie Boykin; his brother, Bobby (Elizabeth) Boykin; granddaughter, Kimberly (Tony) Thompson; grandsons, Paul Boykin, Sheldon (Barbara) Young, and Stephen (Rachel) Young; great-grandchildren, Jakori (Lashonda) Boykin, Myles, Brandon and Kobe Thompson, Kylan, Amari and Jakari Boykin, Tyler, Gavin and Gianna Young; and great-great-grandchildren, I’yannah Bush, Kaison, Kali, Nyla Tidwell, Emmori, and Rayna Boykin.
He is also lovingly remembered by his brother-in-law, Joe Gordon; his wonderful neighbor, Mr. Tony Helton; his bonus granddaughter, Jenee Crump; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, and loved ones.
Abraham’s life was a beautiful testament to love, strength, faith, and dedication. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will continue to live on through the family he loved so dearly and the many lives he touched.
Rest peacefully, Abraham. Your work here is done, but your love and legacy will live on forever.
Arrangements entrusted to Feldhaus-Gowen-Smith Chapel.
