July 25, 1946 ~ May 10, 2025 (age 78)
Charles Woods “Woody” Boykin, age 78, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Woody was born July 25, 1946, in Sampson County to the late Charlie Boykin and Martile Robinson Boykin Brown. In addition to his father and mother, he is preceded in death by his stepfather; Jessie Brown.
Woody served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was an avid baseball player and was an Associate Scout for the California Angels, San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, and Houston Astros.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; Kittie Jo Lawing Boykin of the home, daughter; Kathryn Boykin of Lake Waccamaw, son; Clayton Woods Boykin (Ashley) of Wilkesboro, NC, three sisters; Brenda Boykin Mason of Mississippi, Ella Nora Brownlee of Whiteville, and Donna Brown Smith (Kenny) of Lake Waccamaw, brother; Webb Brown (Sara) of Clinton, NC, granddaughter; Maggie Lauren Boykin and grandsons; Jeb Woods Boykin and Finn Callihan Boykin.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm at McKenzie Mortuary with Rev. David Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Western Prong Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers may be made to Peace Fellowship Church, 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Boykin family
