Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Billy Joe Boyd
Billy Joe Boyd Jr., 58, 626 Cleveland Ave., St. Marys, died 3:45 a.m. Sept. 28, 2007, at Dayton VA Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 30, 1949, in Grand Lakes, Ill. to Billy J. Sr. and E. Jeanne (Lehman) Boyd. On June 28, 1986, he married Sharon Linniman, who survives in St. Marys.
Also surviving are two stepsons, Kevin Altman, St. Marys, and Joseph Altman, Massachusetts; two brothers, Ken (Rhonda), New Bremen, and Rick (Deb), New Knoxville; a sister, Diane Boyd, Minster, and ; four step-grandchildren;
Deceased is a brother, Don.
He was retired from Minster Machine Corp. after 34 years of service. He was a member of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Mediterranean for four years and a member of the American Legion Post #241, New Bremen.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, the Rev. Dale Eddington officiating. Burial will follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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