Robert E. Boyer Jr. 1932-2019

Bob was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Robert E. Sr. and Anna Yates Boyer.

He was a 1950 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.

Bob was a certified machinist with Youngstown Welding and Engineering, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Paradise Community Church and the Eagles Club of Austintown.

Bob loved the outdoors. His hobbies included camping, biking and gardening. Most importantly, Bob loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Bob leaves his wife, the former Patricia Shood, whom he married Sept. 16, 1961; and two children, Linda Wray of Canfield and Robert A. (Evelyn) Boyer of Flower Mound, Texas. Bob also leaves eight sisters, Lillian Divelbiss, Kareen Conway, Alice Kochera, Janice Kunkle and Nancy Welch, all of Austintown, Elizabeth Genetta of North Jackson, Kathryn Johnson of Struthers and Judy Kaiser of Columbia, Mo.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Barbara Phillips, Clare Mae Boyer and Anna Rick.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Paradise Community Church on Western Reserve Road.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Paradise Community Church.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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