Granville Walker Boyd, a decorated Marine and proud recipient of the Purple Heart, passed away
peacefully on Monday, August 26th, 2024 in Liberal, Kansas at the age of 102. Born with a spirit of resilience
and dedication, Granville devoted his life to serving his country with honor and integrity. His legacy as a hero,
patriot, and beloved family member will forever be cherished. Viewing will be on Wednesday, August 28th,
2024 and Thursday, August 29th, 2024 from 9:00a-9:00p at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman, TX.
A graveside service with Military Honor Guard will be on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at 11:00a at Hansford
Cemetery with Rev. Byron Potter officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral
Home of Spearman.
Granville was born June 3, 1922 in McLean, TX to Willie Walker and Ruby Lena (Foster) Boyd. On
August 16, 1946, Granville married Mary Joyce McMahan, and together they were blessed with a daughter,
Donna Joyce (Boyd) Brinkley. After Mary's passing, Granville married Muriel Boyd on January 7, 1974.
Granville enlisted in the US Marine Corps at the age of 19. Less than a year after completing boot
camp, Granville sailed off to New Zealand to join the Pacific Campaign. He fought in Guadalcanal and Tarawa,
where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Granville was awarded the Bronze star with a V for Valor in Saipan.
His final combat was in Tinian where his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. His other medals
include the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
After the war, Granville went on to work for Gray County Texas. He accepted a position with Northern
Natural Gas in 1954 and retired in 1984. Granville spent most of his retirement on the golf course.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Joyce McMahan; his second wife, Muriel Boyd; his
parents; his siblings, Arthur Boyd and Nadine (Boyd) Wimberly; and his granddaughter, Mindi Michelle Brinkley.
Granville is survived by his daughter - Donna and her husband, Wesley Brinkley, of Liberal, KS;
stepson - Larry and his wife, Patti Fryer, of Brownfield, TX; two granddaughters - Traci and her husband, John
Mettlen, of Liberal, KS and Amanda and her husband, Chase Brewster, of College Station, TX. He is also
survived by six great-grandchildren - Zachary and Brianne Werner, Zane Werner, Zahn Werner, Jacob and
Hannah Mettlen, Joel and Vianca Mettlen, and Jensen Mettlen as well as three great-great grandchildren -
Gus, Mae, and Indy Mettlen.
Granville Walker Boyd's life was a testament to courage, loyalty, and service. His legacy as a Marine
and a devoted family man will forever be remembered. As we say our final goodbyes, we take comfort in
knowing he is now at peace, reunited with those who went before him.

Semper Fi.