Michael Steven Boyd, 52

MAGNOLIA - Michael Steven Boyd, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. He was 52.

Michael was born on Aug. 31, 1955, in Portsmouth, Va.

He received his bachelor's degree in history from Williams University in Bristol, R.I., in 1986.

Michael had served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy for six years.

He worked for Sunroc, Dover, as a team leader/line manager until 2005.

Michael was had been volunteering his time and computer skills at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Force Base.

His many hobbies included computers, building models, photography, NASCAR and watching the New England Patriots.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve (Rox) Boyd.

He is survived by his father, Forest Melbourn Boyd of Lewes; a brother, Dennis and his wife Janet Boyd of Berwick, Maine; a sister, Linda and her husband Mark Hyler of Magnolia; and nieces and nephews Dennis, Arielle, Daniel, Jennifer and Briana.

Services and burial will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Dover Air Force Base Museum Foundation, 1301 Heritage Road, Dover Air Force Base, DE 19902.

Arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.