Tony L. Boykin, 70, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at his residence in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born December 31, 1948 in Jones County, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and the Burial will follow in Matthews Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

Tony worked at Masonite for 20 years as a Millwright. He loved fishing and was a skilled craftsman. He was an avid reader and country music enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank Boykin and Joyce Boykin, parents-in-law, Laudis and Attie Broadhead.

Survivors include wife of 52 years, Jean Boykin, daughters; Tina Lyon (Kevin), Lisa Musgrove (Keith), grandchildren; Sara Zavala (Irving), William Lyon, Morgan Musgrove, Quentin Musgrove, Lorin Musgrove, great-grandchild, Alex Zavala, brothers; Mark Boykin and wife, Chris Boykin and wife, sister, Jenny Graves (Roland), 5 nephews and 1 niece.

Pallbearers will be Quentin Musgrove, Irving Zavala, Kevin Lyon, Johnny Broadhead, Duncan Lutz and George J. Moss.

His wife and family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Laurel Dialysis Clinic for the excellent care they gave him in his last 12 years.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com