D. R. Boyett

1930 - 2022  (91 years)

• Name	D. R. Boyett
  Born	20 Aug 1930	Milam, Sabine County, Texas
  Gender	Male
  Died	7 Aug 2022	Illinois
  Notes	D.R. Boyett, 91, of Buffalo, IL, formerly of Bronson, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. D.R. was born on August 20, 1930 in Milam, TX, the son of Ross and Velma Boyett. D.R. graduated from Hemphill High School in Hemphill, TX. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force and served for three years. He always said he had the best job as he drove for the Commanding General for the 20th Air Force. After his release from the Air Force he went to work for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, KS. He worked there for 17 years and was involved in the Saturn Program. He helped build the tools they needed to work on spaceships to the moon. During this time he met Warner Von Brawn, famous German engineer. At this time he met Rosalie and married and had 4 children. Then decided to move back to East Texas. After returning to Bronson, TX he went to work for Higginbotham A/C and Heating. His children Bryan, Becki, Rance and Kelley graduated from West Sabine High School. A change in his life occurred and he then met Sarah and married in 1985. They have been married for 37 years. During this time he became Fire Chief of Bronson Rural VFD for 25 years. He fought many fires and served on many tragic accidents. He was very active in his community. D.R. was a member of Pineland Service Club and a lifetime member of the VFW, and served on the G-M water board and was general manager until someone was found for that position. D.R. was always wanting to help. He and Sarah opened Boyett's Plant Farm. It was a very happy time in their lives. He loved a challenge. Experimenting in growing odd and unusual plants. They got to travel and see new things and bring back to their little nursery. When the Shuttle fell over East Texas he was very much involved in helping locate the pieces of the craft and also the deceased. He was always helping. D.R. is survived by his wife: Sarah Boyett of Buffalo, IL; daughter: Becki (Curtis) Boyett of Ocala, FL; sons: Rance Boyett of Seoul, Korea and Kelley (Teresa) Boyett of Bronson, TX; step-children: Linda Ray, David (Darrell) Ray, Larry (Michele) Ray and Janice (Scott) Nicholls; daughter-in-law: Kathy of Charlotte, NC; sisters: Iris Mitchell of Milam, TX and Dorothy (Jim) Boyett of Houston, TX; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ross and Velma Boyett, son: Bryan Boyett and an infant son. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in East Texas. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 17, 2022, page 8
  Person ID	I48280	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	12 Jan 2023

  
  

  Father	Ross Adolphus Boyett,   b. 26 Oct 1904, Texas ,   d. 11 Apr 1984, Sabine County, Texas  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Velma Pearl Burkhalter,   b. 17 Dec 1908, Texas ,   d. 26 Aug 1991  (Age 82 years)
  Married	14 Nov 1925  [1, 2, 3]
  Family ID	F11221	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 20 Aug 1930 - Milam, Sabine County, Texas Died - 7 Aug 2022 - Illinois  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Texas, Sabine County, JP 4 Enumerated April 10, 1930 ED 202-6 SD 18 Sheet 2A Stamped 73 23-27 (Reliability: 3). [S607] McCary, Kay P. "Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas" Cemetery Index ; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsabine/burials/. [S1057] Burke, John Luddy Jr. (luddyburke@sbcglobal.net) "Burke-Ansely Two Great Families" Ver. 2007-07-09 ; http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=john_luddy_burke.