William "Bill" Michael Boyle

William (Bill) Michael Boyle, aged 74, of Meridianville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1950, in Burlington, Iowa to Edwin and Marguerite (Schwerin) Boyle.

Bill grew up in Antioch, California, where he graduated from Antioch High School. After completing his secondary education, he did his collegiate studies at San Jose State University obtaining a degree in Aeronautical Operations. Bill’s career began at NASA, and continued to Lockheed/Martin, where he retired from in 2000. Bill was called to the ministry in early 1999. He and his family planted a church in Concordia, KS where he was the Senior pastor from 2000-2006, during this time he was also the owner and operator of the local KFC. In 2006 Bill sold the business and moved to Texas going to work at MEI Engineering where he worked until 2012 at which time he joined the Missile Defense Agency division of the U.S. Government which he retired from in 2021.Bill loved God, family, trains, Space, baseball, his dogs and British MG cars. He loved to fly airplanes and for 2-3 years during his college years had his pilot’s licenses and flew locally in the San Jose area.

Bill is survived by his wife; Cindy (Osborn) Boyle, two children; Rebekah Devore (James) and David Boyle, all of Meridianville, Alabama, a sister; Ann Bowen of Pomona, Missouri. Bill is preceded in death by his parents Edwin & Marguerite and one brother, Charles Boyle.

The legacy Bill leaves is enriched by his knowledge of many subjects, teaching of the Bible and the lives he has touched. His family and friends will remember him for his sense of humor, love and Godly Spirit.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, at Valhalla Funeral Home,

698 Winchester Rd NE Huntsville, Alabama 35811.

Bill will be buried in Tipton, Indiana on September 14, 2024 visitation will be from 11 am - 1 pm with a Chapel service to follow at 1:00 pm. Bill will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.

Online condolences for the Boyle Family may be left on his obituary page at www.valhallafunerals.com.