In Memory of

Boyd

Dee

March

Obituary for Boyd Dee March

Boyd Dee March, age 45, of Novinger, Mo. passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2020 in Omaha Nebraska where he was temporarily residing and working.

He was born July 12th, 1974 in Wichita, KS. the youngest son of Kenneth Wayne March Sr. and Vivian Ruth (Manning) March. From June 24, 2001 to September of 2007 he was married to Stephanie Lynn Nickell and to this union they had two sons: Michael Ortega and Jessie Wade March. In 2007 he became the father of a beautiful daughter, Leala Faye Johnson.

Boyd is survived by his daughter Leala Johnson of Kirksville, MO.; sons, Michael Ortega ( Mercedes Fuller) of Ottumwa, IA., and Jessie March of Novinger, MO.; two brothers, Kenneth Wayne March Jr. & Jeremy Wade March both of Kirksville MO.; grandmother, Gonda Manning of Kirksville MO.; two beloved maternal aunt's & spouses; eight cousins and spouses; three nephews and spouses,; Five nieces and spouses; and eleven grand nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandfathers, Frank Dee Manning and Boyd Lee March, and one uncle, David Boyd March.

Boyd was an adventurous, outspoken yet kind hearted man with a great love for the outdoors. Growing up with his brothers, they shared many adventures along with swimming and fishing trips to the lake or river. He attended elementary school in Kirksville and Brashear High School.

Boyd's happiest times in life were spent with his children fishing, attending their ball games, or just chilling at home together. He often spoke of his eternal love and gratitude to both Stephanie for their sons and the life that she showed him, that he never imagined having. He was also thankful for his time spent with Angie Aldridge and his beautiful daughter.

Boyd has always been proud of his sons and their accomplishments through sports and school, Mikey currently attending college and working. Jessie currently serving his country as a Private in the Army National Guard with plans to attend college at MACC and Truman State University.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at the West Chariton Church in Novinger, Missouri with pastor Norman Keller officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the family and can be entrusted to a Simplified Funeral Solution at PO Box 57 Green Castle, Missouri 63544.