Capt William "Bill" Boyd Wyeth

Captain William "Bill" Boyd Wyeth passed Saturday, March 18 at his home in Conway, South Carolina. Born January 26, 1961, in Smithfield, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank L. and Joann B. Wyeth. Captain Wyeth retired from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (U.S. Navy) following a distinguished 30 year career. Having completed OSC training in Fort Benning, Georgia in 1986, he served in the U.S. Army as combat casualty care officer for ten years before transferring to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Wyeth served another 20 years as a public health service officer, with notable deployments to the World Trade Center aftermath and Louisiana to assist both emergency personnel and victims after Hurricane Katrina. He finished his service career stationed on Saipan in the Mariana Islands. Bill graduated from Socastee High School in 1979 before attending Clemson University to obtain a degree in microbiology. He continued to obtain a graduate degree in public health services while in service. A firm believer in continuing education, Bill was continuously enrolled in different courses covering a wide variety of subjects throughout his life and career, with some of the last being Stormwater Pond Management at Clemson and Sustainability at Coastal Carolina. Those who knew Bill most likely shared an adventure or two with him. Always active, he lived life to the fullest. From hiking Mount Rainier to belly dancing in Istanbul, there was never a dull moment when accompanying Bill...if you could keep up. Volunteering and giving back were important to Bill throughout his career and continued into retirement. Since his return to Horry County, he drove veterans weekly to the VA hospital in Charleston for appointments, provided end of life companionship through Hospice, and volunteered for whatever role was needed at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church. Survivors include his close and dear friend, Jo Herbal-Wyeth; sister Sandy Wood and husband Dan, brother Rob Wyeth and wife Stacy; and sister Laura Johnston. His niece and nephews include Bobby Wood; Mikey and Wriley Johnston; and Andrew and Tyler Wyeth, who were like sons to him; great niece and nephews Raegan, Easton, and William Wyeth (Bill's partner in crime). Captain Wyeth is predeceased by his parents Frank and Joann Wyeth. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 30 at Goldfinch Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 31 at Shepard by The Sea Lutheran Church in Murrells Inlet, officiated by Rev. Brad Bellah. Family will privately gather at Hillcrest Cemetery after service, where Bill will be laid to rest with military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Bill's name. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Capt. William Boyd "Bill" Wyeth, US Navy (Ret.) please visit our Sympathy Store.

Capt William "Bill" Boyd Wyeth

January 26, 1961 - March 18, 2023