Gary Dean Boyles

Gary Dean Boyles obituary, Pleasant Hope, MO

Gary Dean Boyles

Gary Boyles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Jan. 21, 2026.
Gary Dean Boyles 85, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 in Pleasant Hope, MO. He was born April 27, 1940 in Cosby, MO, son of Hazel Craddock. He served in the Army, and worked at Cub Foods as a Dairy Manager. Gary loved trout fishing, to hunt, play the lottery, and his dog Scooby. At the end of his life, he was baptized Orthodox Christian. Gary was preceded in death by wife, Beverly in 1995, 1 great-grandchild, and sister, Barb Cline. Survivors include: son, Jeff (Angie) Boyles of Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Kathy Beverly of Pleasant Hope, MO, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with a private funeral service later. The Interment and Military Honors will be at the Bethel Cemetery Cosby. Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com.

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Theresa Zawodny-Walkup

January 21, 2026

Gary was one of our delivery guys at Wrinkle's Pharmacy along with John Chavez. Gary was my friend too. He was a sweet, kind man. Gary's grandson Nick married my niece, Alicia. He will be missed!

Ken

January 21, 2026

So many fond memories of Uncle Gary. May he rest in peace.

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