‘Show up for that man:’ Richmond community mourns mentor, advocate Clyde Boykins after sudden death

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond community is mourning the sudden loss of Clyde “Sincere” Boykins, a neighborhood leader who dedicated his life to uplifting others after serving nearly three decades in prison.

Boykins, known affectionately as “Unc,” collapsed while walking his dog on Tuesday, Aug. 12. His fiancée, Keisha Barnette, said he called her moments beforehand and told her he felt like he was having a heart attack.

Despite her efforts to reach him and the response from neighbors and emergency crews, Boykins died within minutes…

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