Troy D. Boyer

Troy Douglas Boyer, 48, was welcomed into heaven on Friday, April 3, 2015. Born July 19, 1966 in Rockford, Illinois, son of Bobby Jack and Janice (James) Glovier. Troy was a 1984 graduate of Harlem High School. Troy was a volunteer member of the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department, 1984 to 1986. He married Kelli A. Keifling on August 16, 1986 in Machesney Park, Illinois. They have a daughter, Megan who lovingly called him PaPa.

Troy was a very hard worker who worked tirelessly to provide for his family. He was a grinding lead man at PBC Linear, and worked part-time at North Park Rental. When not working, Troy relished spending time with his family. He loved going fishing with his daughter, Megan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was a friend to many, and always made people feel at ease with his warm smile.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kelli Boyer, Loves Park; daughter, Megan Boyer, Loves Park; adoptive mother, Norma Boyer, Machesney Park; brother, Todd (Lisa) Boyer, Loves Park; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and Doug Bennett, Machesney Park; brother-in-law, Mike Thompson, Elbert, Colorado; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by mother, Janice Glovier; brothers Timothy Boyer and Rod Glovier; and adoptive father, Alfred Boyer.