Bobby D. (Bob) Boyt

Marion Bobby D. Bob Boyt, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 5:37 A.M. in St. Louis University Hospital. Bob was born April 2, 1939 in Marion to Jack Boyt and Amy Haesker Barnett. He married Emily Sue Bishop on September 19, 1998, she survives in Marion. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in accounting. He worked for GTE for 25 years, has been a priesthood member of the Community of Christ Church for 35 years. For the past 8 years he has been a councilman for the City of Marion. Bob was a member of the Marion Rotary Club and Paradise Alley Players. He spent a lot of time coaching boys and girls in youth sports programs, volunteered at the youth camps at Brush Creek campgrounds and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed building new homes and restoring old homes. Avid fans of the Southern Illinois Miners. Bob was dedicated to his children and grandchildren, attending all of their events. He enjoyed singing, recording songs with his grandchildren and playing the guitar. Survivors include: Wife Emily Sue of Marion Son Doug Boyt and wife Jana of St. Joseph, MO Three Daughters; Beresa and husband Dr. Steve Barnett of Sikeston, MO Kyla Hafeli and husband Scott of Marion Becky Rhine and husband Keith of Marion Step-Son - Jim Peterson and wife Julie of Wildwood, MO Step-Daughter - Tara Sue Peterson of Troy, MO Ten Grandchildren; Tara, Erica, Taylor, Zachary, Karris, Jordyn, Katelyn, Cody, Connor, Hunter Three Step Grandchildren; Allison, Emily, Jenny and grandson-in-law Josh Two Step Great Grandchildren Step-Mother Vida Boyt of Carterville Brother Bill Boyt and wife Rita of Colorado Springs, CO Charles Boyt of Brookport, IL Sister Shirley Davis and husband Martin of Marion Many nieces and nephews Brother-in-law & sister-in-laws; Gordon & JoEllen Lambert of Marion Rev. Fred & Jan Bishop of DuQuoin Halene & Mervin Hampleman of DuQuoin Dona & Robert Eaton of DuQuoin Step-Brothers: Gary Jones of Carterville David Jones of Prairie Village, KS Steve Jones of West Frankfort Preceded by Father Jack Boyt, Mother Amy Barnett Funeral services will be Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1:30 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Elder Gordon Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Community of Christ Church. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.