Jack Orr Boyte

Jack Orr Boyte
Mr. Boyte, age 85, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, August 2, 2005, following a brief illness at Ocean Isle, NC. He was born March 16, 1920, in Charlotte, the son of the late William Franklin Boyte and Daisy Viola Orr Boyte.
Mr. Boyte was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Martha Moore Yandle Boyte. He was also predeceased by siblings: Mary Boyte Steele, William Franklin Boyte, Jr., Harry George Boyte, Alice Boyte Whitener, and Nancy Jane Boyte Anderson.
He was a World War II veteran, having served as a Captain in the Army Air Corps.
Mr. Boyte graduated from old Central High School and The Georgia Institute of Technology. He practiced architecture in North Carolina and surrounding states for more than forty years. He was a specialist in historic preservation and was recognized for his work. He received the Robert Stipe Award given annually by the North Carolina Preservation Foundation and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission's Annual Award, both for achievement in historic preservation. He was also recognized by the North Carolina Chapter of The Institute Of American Architects for his work on individual preservation projects.
Mr. Boyte served on many boards and committees, including the American Institute of Architects Historic Resources Committee, The Mecklenburg Historical Association (serving as its president), The Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, The American Arbitration Association, The Boy Scouts of America, and Young Life.
An enthusiastic supporter of the Y.M.C.A., Mr. Boyte was member of the original committee dedicated to the expansion of the Y.M.C.A., and served on its Board of Advisors. In 2003, he was awarded the George Williams Award for outstanding volunteer service to the Y.M.C.A. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A Whiffers volleyball group.
A lifelong tennis player, he won The Charlotte Junior's Singles Tennis Championship in 1937, The Greater Charlotte Doubles Championship in 1938 and was a founding member of Olde Providence Swim and Racquet Club.
He was an active member and an elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Boyte was a guest columnist for the Charlotte Observer. He wrote numerous papers and studies on historic preservation. He also authored the book, "'Houses of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County', which won a merit award from the North Carolina Historical Society and a certificate of commendation from the American Association for State and Local History.
For several years he taught the course, History of American Homes at CPCC.
Mr. Boyte is survived by a son, John Boyte and his wife Louise Boyte of Charlotte, and a daughter, Betsy Switzer and her husband Jim Switzer of Spartanburg, SC. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Lizzie Switzer, Layton Switzer, Catharine Boyte, and William Boyte, many nieces and nephews and precious friend Lucie Baxter Dulin whose companionship during the last eight years, brought him much joy.
A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the home of John and Louise Boyte: 2544 Roswell Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements made by Harry and Bryant Company.