Bart A. Boyd, 50, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at his residence in Wright. He was born on June 28, 1959 at Spearville the son of Richard William and Erma Jean (Schultz) Boyd.

Mr. Boyd was a lifetime resident of the Wright and Spearville area. Bart attended schools in Ford, Windthorst, Spearville and graduated from Dodge City High School. On September 8, 1979 he married Denece D. Rehmert in Dodge City. Mr. Boyd was a farmer/stockman. He retired from sprint car racing due to his health but remained active in the racing community.
He was a member of Ford County Zoning Board for 15 years

Survivors include his wife, Denece D. Boyd of the home; one daughter, Brooke Boyd of Dodge City; one brother, Duane Boyd and wife Virginia of Offerle; and one sister, Nancy Klenke and husband Dale of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Vigil service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home in Dodge City on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at the Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe in Dodge City on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bob Schremmer presiding. Burial will follow at Greencrest Cemetery in Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Home on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Bart A. Boyd Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.