Boyd Hymer

Boyd Hymer, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on June 23, 1929 to Harlan and Dorothy (Richardson) Hymer. Boyd worked as an electrician for 41 years, retiring in Nov. 1991 and has belonged to local Union 648 for 66 years. On November 18, 1960 he married Sara Nieman and were married for 53 years until the time of her passing in 2013. Boyd served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed coaching and working with youth.

He is survived by his sister, Jeanette Couch, his nephew, Eddie (Nellie) Couch, his great niece and nephews, Kevin, Jeremy, and Rachel. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and nephew, Ricky Couch.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11AM with Pastors Maggie and Chris Trumbull officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 5-8PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.