It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Pedrito Blyden, also known as Gene or BLYX, of Boynton Beach, Florida, who passed away on March 13, 2026.
Eugene was a man of God, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His love for God, family, and friends was always his main priority. He enjoyed nature, good old reggae music and rhythm & blues, and sharing wisdom while discussing the Laws of God.
He served for many years with the Virgin Islands Police Department. After resigning, he continued his service with the Virgin Islands Fire Department, where he worked until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude Akins and Cecil Blyden, his sister, Liana Claxton; nephew, Malik Graham, and many aunts and uncles.
Eugene leaves to cherish his memory his beloved Wife of 45 years, Maria Darius Blyden. He also leaves behind his sons:
Eugene Blyden Jr., Raheem Blyden, and Rah’Gene Blyden; daughters: Shenelle Blyden and Shantel Blyden.
Grandchildren: G’Nia Nicholas, Amaiyah Doctrine, Elijah Blyden, G’Shawn Blyden, G’Mari Blyden, G’Mani Blyden, Azmarie Jazzy Blyden, G’von Blyden, Xavier Lockett ]r., G’mali Blyden, and G’ nelli Blyden. Brothers: Ovaldo Graham, Joseph Graham, Anthony Graham, and Wayne Blyden. Sisters: Karen Byden, Celestine Blyden, Lynncia Blyden, Beverly Blyden-Folson, and Joann Blyden Henderson. Mother-in-Law: Simona Darius, Stepmother: Ethelyn Blyden,
Brothers-in-law: Mark Claxton, Timothy Williams, Ricky Darius, Malik Folsom, and Miles Henderson. Sisters-in-law: Beverly Parrilla, Christiana Vital, Tiffany Peter, and Jennifer Jeppesen-Blyden and Claudia Graham;
Nephews: Akiel Hendrickson, Akeem Graham, Kenneth Lewis, Kareem Small, Jaman Small, Jelani Small, Rasheed Graham, Malik Graham, Melvin Roll Jr., Jelonn James, Joseph Graham Jr., Omari Hendrickson, Delon Blyden, Delanzo Canton, Jalen
Folsom, Jordan Folsom, and Wayne J. Blyden. Nieces: Clarissia Claxton, Dena Graham, Tamar Graham, Tanyeka Graham, Shanoya Hendrickson, Nadisha Nieves, Nadirah Nieves, Shyana Claxton, Moriah Claxton, Amoia Brewley, and Elyssa Brewley. Aunts: Bernice Blyden and Melsades Cornelius. Many grandnephews, grandnieces, and cousins too numerous to mention; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Church of the Palms UCC 1960 N. Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444 March 24, 2026. Viewing begins at 10 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Delray Memorial Gardens 901 S.W. 10th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444
