Owen Laiyin Boyd

Owen Luke Laiyin Boyd

印义鼎

01 December 2008 - 26 June 2024

Owen was a Committed Orthodox Christian, a Beloved Son, an Adored Grandson, a Much-Loved Brother, a Much-Teased Nephew and Cousin, a Greatly Followed Youth Leader, a Compassionate Evangelist, a Budding Theologian, a Creative Painter and Iconographer, a Gentle Caretaker of the Old, a Furious Protector of Small Children, a Brilliant Conversationalist, a Lover of Plants, a Raiser of Animals, an Encourager of Faith.

"This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." -Matthew 3:11

Owen was preceded by his Great-Grandparents, Thomas Joseph Boyd, Eileen Burwinkel­-Boyd, Seymour Blackgrove McWhorter, Lennie Emma Parker-McWhorter, Jinlong Yin (印金龙), Hou Xiuying (侯秀英), Gu Liangfu (顾良甫), and his Grandfather, the Rev. Dr. William Joseph Boyd, Sr. He is survived by his American father, William Joseph Boyd, II, and Chinese mother, Zi Yin (印子), his siblings - Eden (Joshwa), William, Isaac, Canaan, Salem, Sina and Brehon; and his grandparents - Beverly Marcina McWhorter Boyd, Jianming Yin (印建明), Qiuping Li (李秋萍), Great-Grandmother Yueying Li (李月英), and also by countless Chinese and American aunties, uncles and cousins, the closest of whom are Debra Boyd Hook, John Boyd (Christen; Aubrey, Quinten, Thaddeous & Emma), Anna Boyd Gallion (Stephen; Eleanor), Beth Boyd Gabbard (James; Caleb, Isabella, Aaron, & Luke), Thomas Boyd (Amber; Savannah). Owen passed into the embrace of his loving Heavenly Father on June 26th, 2024, after an unexpected seizure.

Owen's life will shine with Uncreated Light through the ages as a testament to the faithfulness of God, the love of Christ, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. In this life, he lived and loved in purity and truth, sharing the Gospel with hundreds of young people, and leading many to faith in the Lord. He was an accomplished artist, a breeder of exotic fish, a fluent translator between Chinese, Shanghainese and English, was an aspiring "meme theologian," and had almost finished Highschool. He wanted to go to the University of Cincinnati for a bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneur his own business and brands between China and the US, marry young, have 15 kids, and become an Orthodox priest when he was older. In the next life, he stands before God's throne and prays for Christ's return to rule and reign forever, when Owen will return with the Saints of Light to be reunited with us and all Christian Faithful.

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world." -John 11:25-27

May Owen Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory! May Owen's Memory be Eternal!

Visitation will occur Saturday July 6 2024 10:00 AM-11:30 AM graciously held at Eastgate Baptist Church (717 Barg Salt Run Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244) with the Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:30 AM-1 PM.