Charles Lynn Boykin

Charles Lynn Boykin, known as Chuck, passed away at BSA hospital in Amarillo Texas on the morning of October 16, 2026, at the age of 83.

Chuck was born in Paducah Texas on July 3, 1943. He moved to Borger when he was five and later to Amarillo, where he attended Palo Doro High School. At 19, Chuck entered the U.S. Navy and served five years. The last two years, he was stationed in Naples, Italy, which gave him the ability to speak fluent Italian. After leaving the Navy, Chuck attended Texas Tech and received a bachelor's in electrical engineering. He then went to work for IBM for 35 years. After IBM, Chuck worked for Anderson/Western merchandisers and Pantex before he fully retired. After coming back to Amarillo after the navy, Chuck met the love of his life, Darlene and her daughter Kimberley. They got married on September 19, 1968, and were married for 53 years. They loved to travel after they both retired. They enjoyed taking cruises the most.

They loved just spending time with family as much as possible also. They also liked doing crossword puzzles and watching TV. Chuck was a member of MENSA and liked to tell people all the time.

Chuck is preceded in death by Gladys Idell Thomson (mom), Murray Boykin (dad), Leslie Boykin (brother), Harley Ray Boykin (brother), Cecil Boykin (brother), Maynard Boykin (brother), Wayne Boykin (brother), Evelyn Boykin Parks (sister), Maureen Boykin Hamilton (sister), Neomi Boykin Liedtke (sister), Kimberley Rose (daughter).

Chuck is survived by his son Bryan and his wife Lindsay Boykin, granddaughter Paytience Boykin, grandson Payton Boykin, grandson Dustin Rose, great granddaughter Avery Rose, great grandson Maddox Rose and great grandson Jethro Boykin.

The family had decided not to have a public service and will have a private memorial honoring Chuck. Instead of flowers or gifts, the family asks that you donate in Chuck's name to Demetia research.