Walter E. Boykin
July 11, 1935 - April 29, 2018
Walter E. Boykin, affectionately known as Sonny departed this life on April 29, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Oak Hill, Alabama to Morris Boykin and Mattie Andrews Boykin. He served honorably in the US Air Force and the Merchant Seaman. Walter owned and operated Mulvoy Barber Shop and was a Professional Boxer for a number of years. His legacy will be treasured by his devoted wife Ethel Smalls Boykin of Norwalk, CT., four children; Chasity Boykin, Curtis Boykin, Cheryl Boykin and Kenneth Boykin, two stepchildren; Christina Smalls and Darryl Hall, one sister; Bertha Wrencher and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM followed by a service of celebration at 10:00 AM at Miracle Temple Church of God, 2 Trinity Place, Norwalk, CT. with Rev. Carleton J. Giles officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk, CT. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.
Walter E. Boykin, affectionately known as Sonny departed this life on April 29, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Oak Hill, Alabama to Morris Boykin and Mattie Andrews Boykin. He served honorably in the US Air Force and the Merchant Seaman.... View Obituary & Service Information