A native of Guilford County, Richard was secretary/treasurer with Braxton Culler, Inc. for many years until his retirement. Richard enjoyed traveling with his family, renovating houses and he was an avid reader. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Boyles and two brothers.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Annie Haley Boyles; a daughter, Linda Griffis (Joel); a son, Rick Boyles; sister, Carrie Almond; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Stewart (Jerry) and Bryan Griffis(Jericha); three great-grandchildren, Emmalee, Ella and Vada.
The family will receive friends at Sechrest-Davis Funeral Home Monday from 1 until 2 p.m., with a graveside service to follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Community Hospice or Hospice of the Piedmont.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sechrestdavisphillipsavenue.com for the Boyles family.