Phil was born to Howard and Mary Jane Yager Boyle on Oct 12, 1945, in Ft Wayne, Indiana. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Cathy; son Michael (Laura); granddaughter, Shannon; step grandsons, Travis Speer and Charlie Speer. Additionally, he is survived by sister Carolyn Hart and brother Tom (Betsy) Boyle. His memory lives on through many family members including nephews Brian Hart, Andrew Boyle; nieces Sarah Wierschke, Emily Nelson, Sarah Carmack, Joanna Bolduc; special cousins Paul Yager and Twylamay Clifton Hash and her son, Jeff Hash. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by daughter-in-law, Michelle Harris Boyle; granddaughter, Katie Madison Boyle; and brother-in-law, Joseph Hart.
Phil grew up in West Lafayette, IN and graduated from Purdue University. While attending Purdue, he met and married Catherine Allen. He went on to complete his Masters at Indiana University. As a Finance Controller at Westinghouse, Phil and his family moved a number of times before settling in Raleigh for the last 31 years.
Phil had many hobbies like skiing, fishing, motorcycle riding, puzzles, and woodworking. In the last few years, he has finally slowed down, but we all remember the life of the party - "UP".
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Trinity Baptist Church or the Pretty in Pink Cancer Foundation
Phil cherished his family, friends, neighbors, community and God. He will be missed by all. On Friday, February 7, 2025, a visitation will be at 1 pm followed by a service at 2 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh is serving the Boyle family.
