Chester Eugene Boyd, 62, KCMO, passed away on February 12, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was welcomed on July 31, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri by his parents Alfred and Minnie Lee Boyd, and sisters Alfreda and Valerie.

Chester grew up in the T.B. Watkins/Wayne Minor housing projects and played lots of football with his friends there. He attended W.W. Yates Elementary School. He was a graduate of Southeast High School where he played football and was a member of the jazz band. He furthered his education at Penn Valley Community College and later served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge.

Chester accepted Christ and attended St. Stephen Baptist Church, where he participated in the church's boys scout troop. Upon accepting his call into the ministry, he would later serve in prison and homeless outreach ministries, lead his family in prayer and family devotion, and speak at churches throughout the greater Kansas City area.

Chester practiced karate as a pastime and was also a member of the Dynamic Invasion Band. He attended the Grandview Assembly and played the trombone in the band. He also taught and played chess, kept busy with work and family activities, and wrote and produced music.

Over the years Chester worked for Meyers Jewelry and later for the Boys Club, the Salvation Army, The Signature Room, and CVS Caremark. He also served in leadership roles throughout the non-profit community.

He is survived by his precious family: wife Rita Boyd, children Derrick Bonds (Nicole), DeJuan Bonds (Rashida), Davica Walker (Martin), Alfred "Gene" Boyd (Joslyn), and Tiara Dixon (Byron), grandchildren Sadie, Micah, Mahdiah, Malachi, Meyah, Zuri, Zane, Triston, Alister, Lydia and Amaya; and a host of other dear loved and friends. Funeral services Monday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. at Evangel Church. Interment Wednesday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. Leavenworth National Cemetery. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.