Dane Clarke Boykin Sr.

Dane Clarke Boykin, Sr., 65, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was born on February 25, 1957, was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and attended Kent State University.  He was employed with the General Electric Company for 36 years, retiring in 2014.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool and cooking for his family.  He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He always made everyone laugh and his sense of humor will be deeply missed.  Dane was a laid-back guy and loved his family and friends dearly.

Dane was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin Sr and Dorothy Jones and JD and Mamie Boykin and his sister Vernay Denise (Dolley) Darby.

He leaves to mourn his passing, son Dane Clarke Boykin II; daughter Natasha Boykin; mother Bencie Campbell of Akron; father Donald M. Jones of Georgia; sisters, Yolanda (Willis) Brown of Columbus, Starlet Beamon, Dawn Boykin both of Akron, Donnetta Jones of California, Tammy Jones of Seattle, WA, Barney (Ellis) Keller of New York and Rhonda Albert of Georgia; brothers, Bryant (China) Jackson-Jones of Akron, Perry (Michele) Boykin of Dayton, Gary (Michelle) Boykin of Ravenna and Imaruy “Mook” Jones of Georgia; granddaughter Nadene Gardiner of Ravenna; grandson Nicholas Boykin of Ft. Campbell, KY; great grandchild Nora Annalisa Gardiner and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Calling hours will be Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.  A Repast will be held, for family and friends, at Plum Creek following the Visitation.