"Jim shared his family with me and I enjoyed our Bible study together at his house I am so sorry for his death. I miss Jim very much. Jim brought me to Christ. "
In loving memory of
James R. "Jim" Boyles
June 1, 1947 - June 26, 2014
Madison - James R. "Jim" Boyles, age 67 passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Thursday, June 26, 2014 embracing the hand of his wife and soul mate, Sherri. Jim fought three courageous months battling cancer. He was born on June 1, 1947 in Madison, the son of Floyd and Dora Boyles. In 1966, Jim graduated from Madison East High School. He then proudly enlisted in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969, serving during the Vietnam War as a Specialist 5 Medic. On June 12, 1971, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Sherri Breunig at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. For 31 years, Jim worked as a Building Custodian for the Madison Metropolitan School District. Jim had a kind heart and was a wonderful husband and father. He was considered, "The best Pop!" Jim was a good Christian man who loved the Lord with all his heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherri Boyles; two daughters, Heidi Jo Boyles and Rebecca Boyles; a sister-in-law, Holly (Steven) Markley; niece and God-daughter, Sara (Ryan) Capadona; nephew, Ben (girlfriend Jen Zahrt) Markley; four sisters, and his three kitty companions, Joey, Sammy and Azrael.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herman and Margaret Breunig, his grandson, Mason James Mickelson, his parents and two brothers; Gilbert Boyles and Richard Pierce.
Funeral services will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 11:00 am with Pastor Kevin Phillips officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 am until the time of service. Graveside services with Military honors will be held following the funeral at Roselawn Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare Inpatient Unit for all their care and compassion given to Jim and our family.
Tributes
"Sherri and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family at this time. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. We know Jim was a great guy and always there for all of you. Marcia Watson "
"Becky and family, I am so sorry about the passing of Jim , I met him a couple of times, what a nice guy. God bless you and keep you in his strength. Hugs to you Becky and family. God be with. Love KenLyn Walmer"
"Uncle Jim, I am glad you are no longer in pain, and that Aunt Sherri was by your side. You are lucky to have such a wonderful loving family. I know you are with my dad (your brother Gilbert) and, are having a nice reunion. My mom (Bernice) has nice memories of when you were young. She always tells me of how you and Uncle Dickie would share your after school snack with me when you came over for a visit. You were so gentle, and kind with me. I was the queen bee, could do no wrong, but I am sure I ate most of the snack leaving you guys just crumbs. I wish things could have been better, and that we could have spent more time together. You always had a gentle way about you, and were a good person. I will miss you. "
"Jim and I had great talks when we both worked at Memorial High School, and later it was good to see him and Sherri at church. Now he's seeing face-to-face the Lord he served so faithfully. "
"Jim and I had great talks when we both worked at Memorial High School, and later it was good to see him and Sherri at church. Now he's seeing face-to-face the Lord he served so faithfully. "
"I worked with Jim at the school district for many years. He was a great person and loved The Lord. He will be missed. "