Longtime Banker Blake Boyd Passed Away

Longtime banker Blake Boyd passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 8, 2023. He spent the last several years fighting lung cancer, although he never smoked a day in his life.

He began his banking career in 1980 at Lubbock National Bank, where he served as a part time teller while he was attending college. In 1985, he served as an examiner with the Texas Department of Banking until 1992. Boyd later served as President and CEO of Citizens Bank in Slaton, Texas. In 2012, Blake joined the Peoples Bank family as President and also served on the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp, Inc and Peoples Bank.

Originally from Crosbyton, Blake was born on January 8, 1962 and graduated from Texas Tech University and SMU School of Banking. Blake served the community his entire life. He had the opportunity to serve on the UMC Foundation Board and several other committees throughout his banking career.

Blake enjoyed attending stock shows, playing golf and watching sports. He was passionate about helping kids in the community show pigs and steers at all of the local and state stock shows. His biggest passion in life was his family, grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews.

Blake is survived by his wife, Felicia, and his adoring children Linsey and husband, Aaron, Blake and his wife, Kristen, and Bryson. His grandchildren, Raeley, Blaikley, Griffin, and Shepard. His mom Beverly Moore and her husband Bob of Cisco, his father Bill Boyd and his wife Deborah of Lubbock, his brothers Byron and wife Carol of Lubbock, Blair and his wife Tani of Houston, and Bobby Joe and his wife Kara of Lubbock.

Blake will be missed by his Peoples Bank family, customers and lifetime friends in banking. His strength through the last three years was an inspiration to all and his quiet demeanor, laugh and smile carry on in each of us.