Kelly Dale Boyers

Kelly Dale Boyers, 85, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on the morning of September 13, 2023.

Mr. Boyers was born on March 7, 1938, at Coon Island, Neelyville MO to the late Ira and Clelah

(Loge) Boyers. He was raised in Poplar Bluff and was a 1956 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School.

On June 24, 1961, he married Judith Mae (Selvidge) Boyers (she survives). They attend First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.

In his earlier years, Kelly worked as a lineman for Lyndell Coleman, PB Municipal Utilities, and

approximately 25 years for Ameron Electric, until retirement. He made many friends along the way.

He continued working on his farm until his death. He enjoyed baling hay, raising cattle and horses, and caring for the land, however one of his greatest joys was having all his family with him whenever there were chores to do such as caring for the livestock, putting up hay for feed, riding horses, for working or pleasure, fixing fences and small chores around the barn. He wanted his children, grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren, including babies, present to teach them how to work. He enjoyed deer camp, meals and visiting with family and friends. Kelly never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by Kate Hamilton; sister, Georgia (Jo) Casinger; sister, Alice Ellis; sister,

Faye Sisk; sister, John Frank Boyers; brother, Ira Auburn Boyers; brother.

He is survived by three children Randy (Terri) Reece of El Granada CA, Derek (Donna) Boyers and

Rhonda (Rodger Willams) of Poplar Bluff MO; brother, R.J. (Donna) Boyers of Poplar Bluff MO; Five

grandchildren Matt (Brittany) Boyers of Gentry, Ark; Amber (Trey) Windhorst of Fisk, Mo, Abigale

(Allen) Loftis of Ellsinore MO, Sam (Elizabeth) Roth and Jacob (Marjorie) Roth of Poplar Bluff MO;

Ten great- grandchildren Addison, Connor, Garrett Boyers; Ollivia, Piper, Ollie Windhorst IV; Colt, Tate and Kipp Loftis, and Ernest Schoenrock-Rossiter.

Visitation will be held at Cottrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 11:00-1:00. Funeral services will immediately follow, beginning at 1:00pm with burial at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com

The family request in lieu of flowers to please donate to St Judes Children’s Hospital or

Poplar Bluff UCan at ucan@semo.net

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Kelly Dale Boyers.