Boone, NC- Mr. Boyden Okley Atwood, age 94, of Boone, died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence.  Born December 12, 1930, in Alleghany County, he was the son of the late Kilby Hardin and Lillie Mae Evans Atwood.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Jones and brother, Larry Atwood.

Mr. Atwood was a member of Rutherwood Baptist Church and an active member of Gideons International.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he enjoyed playing baseball.  He had attended NC State University and received both his BS and Master's Degree from Appalachian State University.

He taught Biology and Physiology at Watauga High School along with coaching baseball and golf.  He had a real passion for golf and was a member of Boone Golf Club for 62 years.  The last round he played was September 2024 and at nearly 94, he had a 6 handicap.

Mr. Atwood is survived by his wife of nearly 73 years, Gelene Andrews Atwood; 2 daughters, Mary Elizabeth Bowman and husband Ray of Mebane; Deborah Sue McDuffie and husband George of Gibsonville; 3 sons, Boyden "Toby" Okley Atwood, Jr. and wife Nina of Waynesville; Stanley Thomas Atwood and wife Patty of Apex; Stephen James Atwood and wife Kaye of Waynesville, 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Rutherwood Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Dockery and Reverend Gary Lawrence officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rutherwood Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 12:30 until 2:00.

Memorials may be made to: Gideons International, PO Box 3602, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Atwood Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.