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Dr. Joel Samuel Boykin, DDS
BOYKIN, DDS, DR. JOEL S., -A man about people who loved & lived life to the fullest July 23, 1926 - March 31, 2013! Dr. Joel Samuel Boykin, DDS born July 23, 1926 to Juliette & Dr. Joel A. Boykin (Dentist). For 86+ years, he succeeded in getting every ounce out of life and gave of himself to the fullest. A graduate of historic A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, member of the famed Morehouse College Class of 1948 which included Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., and later, matriculated for advanced science study at Atlanta University and then on to Meharry School of Dentistry '56. He also practiced "manly deeds" as a Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. A Dentist - he was efficient and effective meeting his patient's needs with such high standards that he was honored in 2001 as a "Pioneer" by the Alabama Dental Association for outstanding service contributions to the industry. A jazz aficionado - he followed the jazz greats to the ends of the earth, from close friends Cleveland Eaton and Clark Terry to the legendary Duke Ellington. LOVED & RESPECTED GOD - he routinely acknowledged and frequently said "in spite of myself, I am a lucky so & so... through GOD's Grace and Mercy in my life." Joel is survived by his sister Verlena and sons Stephen J.(Judith), George, Joel Jr.(Bambia), and Joel Allen(Elyse) Boykin; daughter Lisa Bolden; grandchildren & greatgrands (19). A Memorial Service will be held at 16th Street Baptist Church on Sunday - April 7th at 3pm CST. In lieu of flowers, please make Offering to the 16th Street Baptist Church Stewardship Campaign.
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