Howard Dean Boylan

He attended Meadville schools, Allegheny College, and University of Tennessee, earning a Master’s Degree. Employment included Monsanto in Decatur AL, Pensacola FL, Orangeburg SC, St. Louis MO, New York City, Charlotte NC; Suber and Johnson Co., Quincy FL, and White and Co. in Charlotte NC.

In the army, he took 18 weeks of basic training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Ordnance Corp in Korea. He wrote a book, titled “Halfway There, Haole” based on memories of the cross-cultural Basic Training.

Howard and Elizabeth Carolyn Johnson married on July 7th, 1956. They always made church a priority, which brought them to Providence United Methodist. In 1981, Howard helped create a medical mission in Haiti; he made 14 trips to Haiti. Howard’s love of travel took him to 68 countries.

Howard is preceded in passing by his parents, as well as his brothers: Roger and Richard. He is survived by Mary Lucinda (Cindy) Boylan, Dean Boylan, Alan Boylan, Dale Boylan, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Providence United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 11:00 am. Memorials may be sent to Providence United Methodist Church. Gardening, travel, and especially family took first place with Howard.