Jay "Boyd" Fouts, 79, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Jack Ray, Ken, Max, Sherrill, and Gene Fouts; one sister, Betty Lou Crawford; two sons-in-law, Tim Webb, and Ronnie Webb.

Boyd was a loving dad and Papaw. He enjoyed the outdoors, reading westerns, working in the garden, taking walks, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Cagle Fouts; six children, Joyce Webb, Debbie Welch (Ben), Randy Fouts, Dana Holden (Mike), Teresa Fitch (Raymond) and Matthew Fouts (Jessica); two brothers, David, and John Fouts. He also is survived by seventeen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.