A native of Butler, PA, William was born July 18, 1940 to the late William Henry and Marjorie Rugh Boyer.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Ann Montgomery Boyer; daughters, Catherine Riggs and husband, James, Rebecca Clark and husband, Richard; son, William Henry Boyer, III and wife, Katherine; grandchildren, Sarah Toth and husband, Brandon, Susan Riggs, Carmen Riggs, Alicia Riggs, James Riggs, Althea Boyer, and Emma Boyer; great grandson, Tony Hernandez, Jr.; and brothers, Randy and Thomas Boyer.
He and his wife were dedicated foster parents for 41 years. He was active in his church and loved his family.
A celebration of his life will take place August 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2920 NC Hwy 42 West, Clayton, NC 27520, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Arms Christian Child Development Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2920 NC Hwy 42 West, Clayton, NC 27520 in honor of Bill Boyer Jr. Contact Pastor Bill Beyer at 919.553.4784 or [email protected] for more information.
Arrangements by McLaurin Funeral Home.