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James Boyett Obituary

BOYETT, JAMES RAY, 77, of the Redlands, passed away June 16, 2008, in Homestead. Formerly of Birmingham and Atlanta, Ray retired from Eastern Air Lines in 1986 to form his own auditing firm. A champion bowler and tabletop shuffleboarder, he also loved golf and jai-alai. He was active in Elks Lodge 948. Survived by Carole, his wife of 49 years; children Steve, Chris, Russell, Deborah, Montez, & Kathy; grandchildren Christine, Ashley, Aaron, Jeremy, Brian, & David; and six great-grandchildren. Viewing is June 20, 6 - 8 PM, Palms Woodlawn Funeral Home, 27100 Old Dixie Hwy., Naranja. Elks services will be performed. Funeral is June 21, 1 PM, First Baptist Church of Homestead, 29050 SW 177th Ave. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jun. 20, 2008.

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Kathy

December 6, 2022

Daddy, I miss you more and more with each passing day. I am so sure you accepted Christ as your Savior and look forward to the day we will see each other again. I love you Daddy. Always, Kathy

Ashley BOYETT

February 3, 2009

I love you grandaddy!

Michael Perry

July 7, 2008

This was a much better world with Ray Boyett in it. He was a fine man, friend and brother-in-law. He will be missed by us all. Rest in peace my friend.

Franklyne Ross

June 22, 2008

Dear Carol
I was sorry to hear of Ray's passing.
I was out of town Friday and Saturday so not available to attend services.
I always liked talking with Him
May the Lord bless and keep you in your time of sorrow

Doc Lamont

June 21, 2008

My condolences for a great person.

Lily Croteau (Olson)

June 20, 2008

Was so sorry to hear about your grandpa, Chrissy and Ashley. Your family will be in our prayers.

Diane Watson

June 20, 2008

Carole, I was so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. May God give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

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