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William E. "Bill" Boyll

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William Boyll Obituary

Name: Memorial service for William E. "Bill" Boyll
Start: 2016-12-17T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Old Donation Episcopal Church

William E. "Bill" Boyll

Virginia Beach - William E. Boyll "Bill", 82, passed away on December 10, 2016.

He was predeceased by his father, Esten A. Boyll of Oklahoma and mother Bessie M. Davis of Illinois; his partner, James Garrett, Jr.; and nephew, Steve Burger. Left to cherish his memory are sisters, Jean Burger (Bob) and Susie Kearns (Bobby); niece, Lib Burkette (Jay); great-niece, Lindsey Burkette; great-nephew, Nick Burkette; Chris Brush, many faculty, extended family and friends.

Bill was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. He received his B.S. degree from Indiana State Teachers College with a major in Choral Music. He also received a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. He served in the US Navy from 1956 1958. Bill taught for the Virginia Beach Public School system for 32 years, mostly at Cox High School. He loved traveling, gardening, cooking and was an accomplished organist. Bill sang in church choirs and most recently with the St. Cecilia Choir at Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach where he also served as a docent.

A memorial service will be held at Old Donation Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Old Donation Music Program or the Building Fund. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 15, 2016.

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Tina Bradt (Tina Mccollum)

December 11, 2024

I am 54 years old and I will always remember his kindness and teaching he was a great man.RIP you will be missed.

Terry Gouette

December 9, 2024

Always a lovely man to be around and a fine friend.

William Fleitz

April 12, 2024

My favorite teacher at the original Cox High. I was in Madrigals and Chorus with Mr. Boyll and he was one of the friendliest teachers I ever knew. Rest it Peace Bill. Say Hi to Jim for me

Tina (Mccollum)Bradt

December 18, 2023

I remember this man from my High School .
He left an impact on my life .
RIP

Sue Frost

December 17, 2016

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sympathy for the passing of Mr. Boyll. I taught with him at Cox High School and admired his dedication to the production of amazing musical productions. Sue Loudon Frost

Sharon Rork

December 16, 2016

Bill Boyll was my friend long after he was my teacher. Singing was not really my talent, and his artistic skills gave me a base of training in the scenic arts that lead me to arts school and a career. I will always remember good times with him and James-lots of "firsts" Condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Shandra (Molin) Stevenson

December 16, 2016

My heart go out to Mr. Boyll's family and friends. He was a good man and wonderful teacher who instilled a love for music and the arts in myself and countless others over decades. He didn't just teach, he inspired. My years in Choir and Madrigals are some of my fondest memories. In later years, I would occasionally stop by Cox to visit and he was always gracious enough to make time...even while at the piano. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry Gouette

December 15, 2016

My dear friend. Many happy memories.

Cindy Walker

December 15, 2016

My heart is heavy hearing of the loss of Mr. Boyll. He nurtured a love for music in me that led me to follow his path into a career in music. I remember singing the school song often and can to this day sing it word for word. Such great memories of class time, districts, states and honor choir trips!!! He will be missed!!!!

Chris Foster Bjornes

December 15, 2016

Does anyone remember his bag of chewed up gum hanging from the chalk board. Don't get caught chewing gum in chorus class. He had such a fantastic since of humor. I will always remember him fondly.

Ellen Stanley

December 15, 2016

Mr. Boyll made a huge impact in my life. He encouraged me to sing, to stand up for what ever I felt was right, and to write. Yes, my choir teacher encouraged me to write. He read a silly essay of mine aloud once in class and said that I should use that wit and skill to make others laugh and to get my point across when ever possible.
I think of him when I hear "Good Morning Starshine" particularly, but there are so many other songs that remind me of my high school days.
I loved high school. He and Mr. Garrett were a big reason.
His smile is unforgettable.
He will be remembered fondly.

December 15, 2016

Mr. Boyll, and Mr. Garrett, were my two favorite teachers at Cox. I have nothing but warm memories of time spent with them. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
-Brenda Morris, F.W. Cox '78

Lea Anne Campbell

December 15, 2016

Please pass along to Mr. Boyll's family that social media is praising him today as many Cox High School alumni are sharing how influential he was in all of our lives. Many memories have been shared of chorus experiences and musicals that were led by Mr. Boyll and Mr. Garrett. We are all saddened by his loss but are celebrating the gift he shared with all of us. Our prayers and condolences.

Donna Fike

December 15, 2016

Mr. Boyll was an enormous influence in my life! I fondly remember my many hours in the Cox choir room.

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