William Earl Boyette age 84 of Burgaw passed away peacefully at Pender Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 2, 2016.

He was born May 24, 1932 in Duplin County son of the late Grover and Katie Sanderson Boyette. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Martha Casteen Boyette; daughter Karen Boyette Blanton; brother Gerald Boyette; sister Evelyn Jarman and son-n-law Kenneth Porter.

He is survived by his girls, Wanda Mercer (Jeff), Pam Padgett (Pete) all of Willard and Felicia Boyette of Burgaw; son-n-law Ralph Blanton; grandchildren, Michelle Blanton, Rebecca Rogers (Scott), Mike Boyette (Amy), Shannon Reynolds (Jeremy), Josh Norris (Cherie), Joe Blanton, Chris Porter, Eric Sholar (Carol); ten great grandchildren; brother, Cecil Boyette (Eleanor); sisters Thelma Tyree and Helen Heath (John); sister-n-laws, Doris Richardson and Peggy Boyette; brother-n-law, Elwood Jarman; and many nieces and nephews.

Earl was a dedicated servant of God. He was a member of Burgaw Holiness Church for over 40 years. Earl worked as a mechanic until retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and watching westerns. Earl was a loving and caring man always willing to help others.

The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-7:30pm at Harrell's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Gateway Community Church (formerly Burgaw Holiness Church). Reverend Ted Mercer will officiate. Burial will follow in Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the home of Pam and Pete Padgett 8349 NC Hwy. 11 Willard.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Pender Memorial Hospital and a special thank you to the skilled nursing staff for their love, care and support shown for our loved ones over the years.

You are invited to sign the guest book above and write a tribute to the family if you wish.