James Boyett

James Edmond Boyett passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in McKinney. James was born in Litton, Mississippi on November 7, 1941 the son of Emmett Newton and Beatrice Leslie Boyett. James married Judy Johnson in Cleveland, Mississippi on June 30, 1960. She preceded him in death. He worked as a truck driver for many years. James also served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Local Teamster 745.

Those left to cherish James’ memories are his children, Donald Boyett (Patty), Keith Boyett (Rachelle), and Wanda Snyder (Sean); grandchildren, Regina, James, Christopher, Breanne, Logan, Keith, Ashley, Dallas, Jade, Katherine, and Tate; twelve great-grandchildren; and brother, Joe Boyett (Oleen.)

James was also preceded in death by his parents; son, David Boyett; grandson, Matthew Snyder; great-granddaughter, Makayla Smith; brothers Birgia Boyett, Emmett Boyett Jr., Thomas Boyett, Willard Boyett, Robert Boyett, and Ben William Boyett; and sisters, Mary Alice Downs, Maggie Barnett, and Helen Patton.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2019 at 11:00 am at Quinlan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens in Terrell with Michael Patton, James Boyett, Christopher Boyett, Donald Boyett, Sean Snyder, and Colton Stueve serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.