James Warren Boyle

James Warren Boyle, 73, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017.

Jim’s life was characterized by his love of people, sharing his faith and helping others. He graduated from Valdosta High School, North Florida Junior College and completed his degree at Valdosta State College. He taught school for several years in the Lowndes School System and then transitioned to a career at Langdale Forest Products Company. He was an active member of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church and was a member of the choir and the United Methodist Men. He was passionate about helping others and very involved in the Kairos Prison Ministry.

His survivors include three daughters Sarah Elizabeth Boyle, Stephanie Ruth Boyle both of Valdosta, Georgia. Allison and Brian Veal of Forest Park, Georgia. One grandson Aaron Veal of Forest Park, Georgia. His sister and brother-in-law Dr. Anita B. Renfroe and Aubrey Vance Renfroe, Col. USAF-retired of Fernandina Beach, Florida. A niece, Audra Lynn and Sean Campbell and three great-nieces, Emily, Rachel and Abigail Campbell of Powder Springs, Georgia. A nephew Aubrey Nicholas Renfroe of Fernandina Beach, Florida. His brothers-in-law, Paul Sherman, Tim Sherman, both of Valdosta, Georgia. He is also survived by several extended family members in Georgia, Florida and Texas.
Preceding him in death is his wife, Jocelyn Sherman Boyle, his parents, Gloria and Walter Eugene Boyle, his mother in law and father in law, Rev. Dr. Goddard and Sally Sherman.

The funeral will be held in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Reverend David Tart and Col. Aubrey Renfroe will officiate. There will be a graveside service afterwards at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens and family and friends are welcome to attend. The family will receive visitors at Carson McLane Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jim’s favorite ministry, Valdosta Prison Ministries (Kairos) P.O. Box 5203 Valdosta GA 31603, or to your favorite charity. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.