Warren Leone Boyne Sr.

Warren was born on October 18, 1936 in Marlette, Michigan to the late Charles Leonard Boyne and Nellie Maude (Forbes) Boyne. On January 28, 1956, he married the love of his life, Lillian Turner, at her grandparents home in Brown City. They shared 69 wonderful years together, building a life filled with love, laughter and faith.

Warren proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years followed by four years in the National Guard. He spent most of his career working as a farmhand on local farms. Additionally, Warren worked for 17 years at Walmart and during the Chirstmas season he was their beloved Santa Claus. His love for the farm extended past working hours. Warren could be found spending his free time at the Marlette Stockyards, tending to his chickens, and cultivating his appreciation of horses. He was known to enjoy a good word search and he loved mowing his lawn. Above all, Warren was a family man. He thoroughly enjoyed going to visit his family and friends. Warren loved making memories with those he cherished most.

Warren is survived by his wife, Lillian Boyne; children, Warren Boyne Jr., Ricky (Lisa) Boyne, Christine Simmons, Diane (James II) Hogan, Ronald Boyne, Donald Boyne, Steven (Pamela) Boyne, Edwin Boyne, and Brenda (Mark) Kelly; grandchildren, Kitty (Kirk) Dutcher, Jamie Pieknik, Jared (Katie) Pieknik, Warren (Deanna) Boyne III, Tiffany Boyne, James (Marie) Hogan III, Sarah (Noah) Harnden, Michael (Stephanie) Boyne, and Holly Boyne (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Warren Boyne IV, Keegan Bellanger, and Kennedy Boyne; and his siblings, Janice (Walter) Johnston, Joyce (Donald) Moore, and Mary Long.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Boyne; grandchild, Ricky Boyne Jr.; daughter-in-law, Maria Boyne; and his siblings, Charles, Allen, Everett, Wayne, Leland, Dickie, Gary, Barbara, and Vicki.

A graveside service with honors will be held at Marlette Cemetery at a date to be determined. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army Honor Guard.

A memorial luncheon will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Open Door Missionary Church, 770 Sanilac Rd., Sandusky, Michigan.

Donations may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund care of Lillian Boyne.