James B. "Jim" Boyer

James B. “Jim” Boyer age 92, of Hillsboro, Formerly of Old Mines, Mo. (Frogtown) passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 1, 2019. He is the beloved husband for 61 years to Verna Boyer, nee Peters. Dear father of Karen (Robert) Freese; and was preceded in death by son James R. Boyer.

He is survived by a granddaughter Allison Freese, siblings Frieda Poultney, Wilma (Bobby Gene) Parmley, Martha (Jerry) Kohl and Edward Boyer. Jim was preceded in death by brother-in-law John Poultney, brothers and sisters-in-law Charles (Veronica) Boyer, Arthur (Diana) Boyer, George (Julia) Boyer and a brother Robert Boyer.

Jim worked 40 years for the Anheuser Busch Brewery, was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1942-47; and proud U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, 1950-1952.

Funeral Service will be 11:30 am Wed March 6, Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd, Interment to follow in Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation at funeral home 4-8 pm Tues March 5.