Boyd Hamilton Wilson

Boyd Hamilton Wilson, passed peacefully on October 29, 2023. Boyd was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Settle and Virginia Honeycutt Wilson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Alice E. Wilson, seven sisters, and two brothers. Boyd graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, served in the United States Army, retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and was a long-standing Mason. Better known as Right Worshipful Boyd "Boozer" Wilson amongst the Masonic community, he was initiated into masonry on March 12, 1985 at South Norfolk Lodge No. 339. He would be raised a month later on April 30, 1985, a date that sparked a 38-year commitment to Masonry both here, and at his second home, Lake Drummond Lodge No. 178. RW Boyd served South Norfolk #339 as Worshipful Master in 1990 and 2003. He served the 36th Masonic District as District Deputy Grand Master in 2001. He held almost every position in South Norfolk, except Secretary. As a Gold Card carrying member, he delivered numerous Degree Lectures and countless Masonic Rites, not only for members of South Norfolk that passed to the Celestial Lodge Above, but also for other Lodges in the District as well. RW Boyd also held membership in several appendant bodies including Cradock Royal Arch Chapter No. 72, Portsmouth Valley of the Scottish Rite and Portsmouth-Chesapeake Council No.155 Allied Masonic Degrees. RW Boyd was a frequent and early supporter of Norfolk Assembly No. 15 of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. He always wanted to be sure the girls had what they needed to make their events a success and was recognized as their "Honorary Grandpa". Left to cherish his memory are his nephews, Everette N Wilson, Jr. (Carol) and Curtis L. Wilson; his sister-in-law Roberta Edwards and her daughter Brooke L. Harrell (Jesse) who lovingly cared for him in his final months, sister-in-law Judy Whittaker, brother-in-law David Edwards, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved Masonic Brothers. A service including Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be held on Tuesday, November 21st at 3:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA. The family will receive friends at the home of his nephew, Everette “Neil” Wilson, 100 Windy Point Dr. Suffolk, VA following the service between 4:30-6:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the South Norfolk Masonic Lodge #339 or Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge #178.

Boyd Hamilton Wilson

May 28, 1933 - October 29, 2023