Mr. Edward James "Shag" Boykin, III

Mr. Edward James Boykin, III, 58, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Eva Gertrude Jackson and the late Edward James Boykin, II.

Surviving, in addition to his mother: three daughters, Teaira (Randolph Jordan) Boykin, Destiny Boykin and Brittany Boykin, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Lance (Halle) Boykin, of Orangeburg, SC; one sister, Michelle Boykin, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Darryl Boykin, Vernard Jackson, and Patrick (Sonya) Boykin, all of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Funeral Service:  Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:30pm, at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary with interment private.