John D. Boyer, 84, Goodman, MO, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed from this life on August 21, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was the third son born to Frank and Virgie (Rogers) Boyer of rural Seneca, MO.
John attended Seneca schools, graduating in 1953. Following graduation, John relocated to Kansas City for employment. He later moved to Neosho and began work in production control with Rocketdyne.
John married Gwyneth (Marble) on August 6, 1966. In 1968 the Boyers moved to Tulsa, OK, continuing employment with North American Rockwell. In 1973, the Boyers relocated back to MO, settling in Goodman. They were employed at Teledyne in Neosho until retirement. John and Gwyn opened Boyer Shoe Shop in Goodman, where John was a shoe repair perfectionist. The Boyers also enjoyed traveling and familiarizing themselves with new parts of the United States.
John always wore a big smile and loved to visit with anyone he met, even total strangers, who quickly became friends. He was a fifty year member of the Masonic Lodge, as well as a lifetime member of Gideon’s International.
John was a doting uncle to two special nieces, Stephanie Jones (Jeremiah) of Carthage and Allyson Kidrowski (Jason) of Neosho, who were like daughters to him, and two great nieces, Willow Jones and Naomi Kidrowski.
In addition to his devoted wife of 54 years, Gwyn, John is survived by two children, Linda Casady (Craig) of Granby, MO and John Boyer (Mary) of Neosho; one brother, Don Boyer (Treva) of Seneca, MO; one sister-in-law, Audrey Boyer of Fairland, OK; two grandchildren, Cody Casady (Olivia) and Callie Barbre (Allen) of Granby; four great grandchildren, Luke and Laynee Casady and Knox and Beau Barbre; and a host of nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Howard “Bud” Boyer and Frank Boyer.
John truly loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and, until his illness, was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Goodman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to First Baptist Church, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho, MO. Rev. Reese Morrow and Rev. James Townsend will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Neosho, MO. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, beginning at 9:00 am until service time. The casket will be closed at service time, to remain.
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