Roy Boulden, Jr.

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE

ROY BOLDEN, JR.

On Thursday, March 29, 1951, Roy Boulden, Sr. and Priscilla Boulden welcomed their baby boy, Roy Boulden, Jr. into the world. At that time the family lived in the Live Oak Community where Roy grew up loving to go fishing.  Roy graduated from OH Herman High School in Van Vleck, Texas.

Roy accepted a position with the City of Bay City.  Many people saw him and knew him from working with the City. There he worked faithfully for almost 30 years making lifelong acquaintances, co-workers, and friends.

When he was not at work, Roy enjoyed his down time.  He enjoyed firing up the pit and spending time barbecuing.  Roy loved eating hamburgers and could eat one daily.  Some of Roy’s other favorite foods included fried chicken, turkey and dressing, and a good German Chocolate cake. In his spare time, he also looked forward to watching basketball, football, and the westerns as well as listening to music and could ‘cut-a-rug’ with the best of them.  Roy was a humble, gentle man who was very caring. Although he was reserved, one thing that could put a smile on his face was a pretty girl… Roy loved pretty girls! 

From playing board games, to responding to others with a unique dry sense of humor, Roy wanted to be around his family.  He was committed to and loved his family.  He desired to make sure that the next generation was afforded opportunities that were not granted to him and some in his generation.  He was determined to purchase books and other school needs for the kids, especially his nieces and nephews 

to ensure they were given a better chance to succeed.  He invested in them and would give them the shirt off his back to help them.  Roy spent time talking and sharing with those he was comfortable around.  Although he had a humble and quiet demeanor, he was often misunderstood. He was known by many for being a man of few words.  He was so quiet that it was even joked that some thought he was unable to speak.  However, when people crossed the line with his family, his voice was loud and clear.  It was in those moments that others were able to hear and see the strong definite protective nature of Roy.

Roy transitioned on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He will definitely be missed. Those who will often reflect on these and other precious memories of Roy include his siblings: Willard Johnson (Ola) of Houston, TX, Mae Taylor (Jimmie) of Bay City, TX, Millie Wyche of Humble, TX, Willie Boulden (Vickie) of Missouri City, TX, and Marie Taylor of Bay City, TX. Others who will also often reflect on these memories include his brother-in-law Ridel Jackson of Pearland, TX and sister-in-law(s) Helen Boulden of Angleton, TX, and Carolyn Boulden of Bay City, TX, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and friends.

It is in these times that we reflect on those who transitioned before him including his parents, Roy and Priscilla Boulden, and siblings Tommie Boulden, Milton Boulden, and Nellie Jean Jackson.

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