Jacob “Jake” Brian Boyd, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born January 27, 1977, in Buchanan County, Va., to the late Estel Perry Boyd and Catherine Dotson Boyd.

Jake was a great artist and a very lovable, kind-hearted person.

Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Renee Busler (Brad); his girlfriend of many years, Lisa Templeton; stepchildren, nephew, and numerous aunts, uncles and friends.

There are no services planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, or American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Arrangements for Jake are in the care of Troutman Funeral Home.