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Tajh R. Boyd


Sunrise: August 20, 2004

Sunset: August 5, 2023

Tajh Boyd was born on August 20, 2004 in Chesapeake, Virginia to Tanzania A. Belfield and Dawntay R. Boyd.

On August 5, 2023 the almighty God called him home.

He graduated from Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia as an honor student and a 3-star recruit. Affectionately known as “Big Baby” he was an exceptional offensive lineman that led the Tigers to two consecutive state championships. He was a second team all- region as a junior. He received over 10 D-1 scholarship offers, before so proudly accepting the offer with the Flames at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tajh will be remembered as a young man of very few words, but his presence was definitely noticed. He was respectful, kind hearted, generous, loving, and spiritual and he had a smile that would light up a room. 

His favorite hobbies were fashion, photography and astronomy.

Tajh “Big Baby” Boyd is loved throughout the community, a remarkable young man and he will be truly be missed. 

Tajh was predeceased by his great grandmother’s Deborah Belfield and Roberta Brandon; grandfather, Rubin Lee Boyd, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Tanzania Belfield and Dawntay Boyd, Sr.; one brother, Dawntay Boyd; grandmothers Monique Belfield and Michelle Boyd; grandfather, Kenneth Brandon (Monica); three aunts, Iesha Boyd-Jacobs, Brittany Boyd and Jamaarza Bryant; six uncles Tre’Shawn Belfield (Felecia), Rubin Boyd, Harold Boyd, Michael Boyd, Jeremiah Boyd and Christopher Boyd; two special cousins Tre’Shawn Belfield, Jr. and Trinity Belfield; a loving godfather, Raymond Morris, Jr.; a special personal trainer Michael Lambert; four best friends, Jamauri “Bam” Knox, Quan Alston, Shaun Alston and Dantey Menarl and other loving relatives and friends. 

Viewing Friday, August 18, 2023 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service COME IN PERSON OR WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:30pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Evangelist Debra Wiggins says

    To Tanz and Evangelist Monique Belfield and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap His loving around you and surround you and give you His Comfort, Strength and Peace. In Jesus Name Amen! I love you dearly🙏🏿♥️

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    Rose Murphy(Teddy Bridgewater mom) says

    My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and keep the family in your time of bereavement. The is no sorrow on earth that heaven can’t heal 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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    Wilhemina Boone says

    Prayers to the family. Gone too soon. God’s Grace is All over you ❤️

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    Ash Whitney says

    Gonna Miss you Big Baby Watch over Us mane 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🏈🏈🏈🏈 Bless I was able to see you one last time

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    Veronica Smith says

    My thoughts and prayers are with y’all.. love y’all 🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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    Pamela M says

    May the Lord continue to hold you close. My prayers and my thoughts are with you and the family.

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    Nakeisa " Sweetie" says

    Tanz, Ma Monique & Family.
    I’m sadden to hear that Tajh has passed away. My prayers, and thoughts are with you. Tajh will always be one of my babies. We don’t always have the answers or the correct words to say. Tajh, I’ll never forget you, Tanz from the cradle to the grave, sis you gave your all…Rest Easy Big Baby

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