Gary was a dedicated employee of Remington Arms Inc. in Lonoke for 34 years where he worked his way up to shift supervisor.
He was a proud graduate of Lonoke High School and a dedicated Jackrabbit.
He played on the 1969 state champions in baseball and basketball and was captain of the undefeated Jackrabbit football team.
Gary also ran track, played in the band and was president of his class.
Gary would say, "The way of a leader is long and hard."
Gary attended Arkansas Tech where he played football before starting his career at Remington Arms Inc.
Gary was a member of the Masonic Lodge #51 in Lonoke and Lonoke First United Methodist Church.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to have a large time with friends.
Most of all Gary was a devoted husband, a loving father and proud son.
Gary was a team player and loved by all.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jimmie Cheek Boyles; his daughter, Tammy Rowe of Sherwood; one son Matt Boyles, daughter-in-law Janette, and a grandson to be of Lonoke; his parents, Pete W. and Regina Boyles of Lonoke; brothers, Harrell (Renee) Boyles of Bryant and Brad (Debbie) Boyles of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Tanya (Ted) Hensley and Tina Boyles of Lonoke and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Lonoke First United Methodist Church, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.
The family received friends 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lonoke First United Methodist Church.
Essie Henry
Essie Henry, 90, of Leslie, passed away on May 29, 2006 in Clinton, Arkansas.
She was born on December 04, 1915 in Leslie, to the late Clarence and Mary (Haggard) Davis.
She was a retired nurse and attended New Hopewell Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons: Bill Henry of Dennard, Arkansas, and S.D. 'Pete' Henry of Cabot, Arkansas.
One daughter: Blanche Phillips of Leslie, Arkansas.
Five grandchildren: Pam Sowell of Cabot, Arkansas, Jody Stewart of Winston Salem, North Carolina, Bill Henry of Nashville, Tennessee, Vickie Nolan of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jim Henry of Dennard, Arkansas.
Two step-grandchildren: Mickey Guerrier and Gladmeir Guerrier both of Cabot, Arkansas.
Seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, June 01, 2006, 2:00 pm at Roller Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Wylie Hardin officiating.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at the chapel.
Burial was in the Sulphur Springs cemetery under the direction of Roller Coffman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Larry Newland, Lester Newland, Ben Paton, Jody Stewart, Allen Sowell, and Jim Henry.
Marcia J. Cheatham
Marcia Jean Cheatham, age 60, of Scott, died May 26, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Hughes of Keo and James Cheatham of Carlisle; one daughter, Lisa Goodman of Scott; two brothers, James Overton of Beebe and Boyd Overton of Paragould; five grandchildren; two uncles, Charles Ouzts and Floyd S. Hines, Sr.
Services were held Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Toltec Baptist Church in Scott with Bro. Ron Pierce officiating.
Interment followed at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in North Little Rock.
Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.
Danny Morris
Danny O'Neal (Boone) Morris, age 60, died May 29, 2006.
He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Rebecca; two sons, Donny Morris and Michael Morris of Lonoke; a daughter, Daniela Tamayo of Texas; three brothers, Bill Derden of Hot Springs, Gene Morris of Lonoke and Kenneth Morris of Scott.
Funeral services were Thursday, June 1 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital.
Mitchell Alan Smith
Mitchell Alan Smith, age 38, of Lonoke, died May 27, 2006.
He is survived by: mother and stepfather Mary Jane and Dennis Bayles of Lonoke; father Marvin Smith of San Antonio, Texas; five children: Mitchell, Jane, Traci, Anthony and Russell; brother Michael Smith of Minnesota.
Graveside services were held Friday, June 2, 2006 at Monk cemetery in Ward.
Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.
Donnie C. Watson
Donnie Cleveland Watson, age 45, of Cabot, died Monday, May 29, 2006.
Survivors include: wife Donna; daughter Ashley; two sons Adam Watson of Cabot, and Eric Jones of Fayetteville; his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Charlie Wingate of Cabot; sister Phyllis Henry of Searcy; brother Steve Watson of Romance, and two stepbrothers, Tommy and Richard Wingate of Cabot.
Services were held Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Christ Worship Center with interment following at Romance cemetery.
