Memories of Mr. Jack "Jay" Donald Boyd, PhD

In memory of

Mr. Jack "Jay" Donald Boyd, PhD

Melbourne, Florida

October 22, 1960 - March 7, 2025

Oct 22, 1960 - Mar 7, 2025

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Steve Ingalls

2005, Melbourne, FL, USA

I worked with jay at DBA Systems. He was very intelligent and did some amazing engineering on our project. He was a good friend and I used to take him out fishing in my boat offshore. He would bring Bush Light beer and Ginger beer. We had some good times. I’m sorry that we lost contact with each other but he has been in my thoughts over the years.

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Liz Jacobson

I knew Jay in junior high school. (At Central Junior High School 1973-1975) in Melbourne, FL. He was voted most studious in 7th grade. He was voted most likely to succeed in both 8th and 9th grade. He always stood out as being incredibly intelligent and full of promise. He was an awesome person and he will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family.

-Liz Jacobson

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GAYE GARGIULA

1982, Melbourne, FL, USA

I want to first offer my condolences to Jay's family. Jay and I met at a fraternity event and started dating shortly thereafter. I was a freshman in college and Jay was a senior. He was my first long-term boyfriend. I fondly remember the many fraternity events we attended together especially Halloween where six of us were dressed up as characters from the "Wizard of Oz". We won the award for best costume. One of my favorite memories was going over Jay's parents' house and playing Pacman for hours! We were very competitive. I could not compete with Jay academically though. He graduated at the top of his class with a 3.98 GPA. I'm glad he eventually found his true love, Diane and has a wonderful family. May he rest in peace.

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