Barry Wray Boyd, 75, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1950, in Tulsa to William Wray Boyd and Margaret Elizabeth Boyd.

Barry graduated from Central High School in 1969. Shortly thereafter, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed on Guam.

On September 26, 1970, he married Mary Ann Green, and together they welcomed their daughter, Julie Anne Boyd, on June 29, 1972. They later divorced in early 1974. Barry went on to marry Karen Sue Wagoner on August 7, 1976.

Following his military service, Barry worked briefly at Channel 8 before returning to his passion for telecommunications. He built a long and dedicated career in the cable industry, beginning with Tulsa Cable and continuing through multiple mergers and acquisitions, ultimately retiring from Cox Communications.

Barry had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also spent time pursuing a passion for racing, competing in super modified sprint dirt car races at Tulsa Speedway, where he spent many weekends chasing the checkered flag.

Above all, Barry was a compassionate, driven, and loyal family man who never met a stranger. In times of need, he was the person others turned to-always offering support with a warm smile and a comforting hug.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents, William Wray Boyd and Margaret Elizabeth Boyd of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his great-granddaughter, Trinity Jordan Hope Grannan of Collinsville, Oklahoma; and his wife, Karen Sue Boyd of Catoosa, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his sister Beverlie Bryant(Barry) of Jenks, Oklahoma, his daughter, Julie Boyd Patuto (Stephen) of Bixby, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Chelsea Alexandria Grannan (Jacob) of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Jonathan Wray Patuto (Josie) of Bixby, Oklahoma, Lauren Elizabeth Storer (Cody) of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Braden Nathaniel Patuto of Bixby, Oklahoma; and his great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Jackson, and Judah Grannan of Collinsville, Oklahoma, and Henry Storer of Sapulpa, Oklahoma as well and a niece Bryn Wisdom (Shawn) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nephews Barry Bryant Jr and William Bryant of Jenks, Oklahoma

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Until we meet again, rest in the arms of our sweet Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Memorial Service with Air Force Military Honors at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 20, 2026 at Moore Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK with private family burial of cremains at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery following service. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233