Joshua Ray Boyd

February 6, 1987 - December 25, 2020

Joshua Ray Boyd, 33, of Evansville, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in Mount Vernon. He was born February 6, 1987 in Evansville, to Paul Boyd and Frankie (Decker) Wayman. In his words, “We’ll be poor and hungry, but happy”. Josh lived his life to the fullest by enjoying his two biggest passions of music and traveling, often, leaving town with nothing in his pockets but making it states away to a music festival where he could turn nothing into a business. In his travels he was able to make an extended family in every state he visited. Josh was known for his infectious laugh, bright smile and as the “white boy with dreads”. He was a genuine old soul, the kind of person you want around. Josh was an amazing artist, often turning trash into treasures. He loved kids and was taking every day to become a better person for his beautiful daughter and three sons. It was important to Josh that his children could look up to and be proud of him. In the words of his mother, “I hope one day to grow up and be just like him”. He is survived by Kylee Katterjohn; daughter, Brenna Smith; sons Aza Patterson, Zeplyn Boyd and Morrison Boyd; mother Frankie (Paul) Wayman of Rockport, IN; father, Paul Boyd, Mt. Vernon, IN; brothers, Joel Boyd, and Kodi Leistner; and maternal grandparents, Sharon Gill and Jerry Decker. Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patsy and Forrest Boyd. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.