He was born in Lincoln County on October 18, 1918, he was the son of the late Bruce and Annie Margaret Mull Boyles.
In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his wife Cora Sue Whisnant Boyles; 3 sisters Novella, Maggie and Junie, and 3 brothers Feimster, George, and Evan.
Pearlie was a WWII Army veteran, serving his country and had fought in Italy, France and Germany. He was retired from Southern Desk and a member of Bible Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter Joyce Nail of Conover; sons Carroll Boyles of Conover and Ray Boyles and wife Paula of Asheville; granddaughters Melissa Sheets and husband Billy of Hickory, Patricia Boyles of Apex, Jerri Dale and husband Garry of Wilmington and Jessica Steixner and husband Flo of Nashville, TN; grandsons Paul Boyles and wife Paige of Raleigh, Brian Coulbourn and wife Robin of Hickory, Eric Coulbourn and wife Taby of Conover and Kevin Boyles and wife Anita of Claremont and a number of great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday October 11, 2020 from 2:45pm to 3:45pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral will be held Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home with Reverend Ernie Richards officiating.
A private family burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery.
Mask and social distancing required.
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