CECIL C. BOYETTE
Dec. 16, 1941-Dec. 15, 2016
Cecil Clarence Boyette Jr., 74, LaGrange, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.
The oldest of seven children, Cecil was born Dec. 16, 1941, in Lenoir County to the late Cecil Clarence Boyette and Mozelle King Boyette.
Cecil owned and operated Tony's Tree Service for 31 years.
Several years ago, Cecil rekindled an old flame with his childhood sweetheart, Carolyn, and the two were later married in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Carolyn brought out Cecil's adventurous side, encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone.
With his beloved wife, Cecil rode in a hot air balloon, and took his first flight on an airplane. They held many fond memories of trips throughout the state together.
Cecil and Carolyn especially loved taking in the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Nothing was more enjoyable to Cecil than a truck ride through the country with his beloved toy poodle, Baby Girl.
When at home, he could often be found outside tinkering on his Kubota tractor.
A service of remembrance will be held Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at noon from Rouse Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Flynn officiating. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Cecil is survived by his wife of almost four years, Carolyn Hill Boyette; daughter, Ameila B. Blizzard and husband, Thomas; two grandsons, Michael Boyette and wife, Tiffany, and Seth Blizzard and wife, Elana; five great-grandchildren, Ivey, Emma, Lillian, Chandler and Hudson; six siblings, Shelby Phillips and husband, Ron, Richard Boyette, Alberta Griffin and husband, Marvin, Kenneth Boyette and wife, Wanda, Larry Boyette and wife, Devone, and Patricia Carlon and husband, Sergio; three stepchildren, Tom Patterson and wife, Laura, Melanie Patterson, Mona Stewart and husband, Sean, and their families; and two good buddies, Allen Radford and Chester Hooten.
In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Dean Boyette.
The family will receive friends Monday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times, the family will be at the home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Memorials may be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Stanley Sutton, 1832 Sutton Shortcut Road, La Grange, N.C., 28551.
Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on December 18, 2016 9:29 AM