William Edmond Boynton

William Edmond Boynton (Bill) age 91 of Indian Land, SC, died peacefully on Friday December 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Bill was born on February 5, 1926 in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada to the late Cecil and Katherine Boynton. Bill served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII in Asia and Europe. After the war he returned to Canada and worked as a school teacher. In his spare time he enjoyed working as a referee for the Canadian Football League, the professional league in Canada.

In June of 1953, Bill married Dolores (Dee) Magdalen Heuer. They raised four children together, Cecilia, Gary, Roberta and Patrick. Bill and Dee were happily married for 27 years before Dee passed away in 1981.

Bill had a very successful career with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 36 years. Early in his career, he was able to obtain a law degree from La Salle University, while working. Bill served in many capacities with State Farm and had a lasting impact on many of those he worked with. His final responsibility before retiring was leading the Florida Region for State Farm. He loved the people he was privileged to work with throughout his long career.

Prior to retiring from State Farm, Bill was blessed to meet and marry Audrey Perry, the second love of his life. They were married in 1983. Audrey and her daughter, Jane, son-in-law Walter, son Jac and daughter-in-law Paula, and their children and grandchildren brought a tremendous amount of joy to Bill and his family. The two families became one.

In retirement, Bill served on several community boards and in many children's charities. He truly loved and cared for others and always strived to make a difference in the world. Bill had a passion and love for the game of golf and spending time on the golf course with his many friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his first wife Dee, his second wife Audrey, his brothers Robert, Arthur, Richard and his son Gary.

Bill is survived by daughters Cecilia Raak, Jane Hardin (Walter), Robbie Boynton; sons Jac Clutter (Paula) and William Patrick Boynton. He is also survived by granddaughters Elizabeth Woodlief (Kurt), Jessica Raak, Abigail Ellis (Billy), Hannah Doss and great great granddaughters Olivia Woodlief and Clair Ellis.

A memorial mass will be held on Monday January 8th at 12:00 pm at Our Lady Of Grace Church in Lancaster, SC. After the service Bill will be interred at the Columbarium at Our Lady of Grace. A celebration of Bill' s life will be held at Tavern at the Lakes at Carolina Lakes Golf Club inside Sun City Carolina Lakes on Monday, January 8th between 1:30pm and 4:00pm. Friends may feel free to drop in any time during this time at the Tavern.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Children's Hope Alliance of NC, Our Lady of Grace Church or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com

The family of William Edmond Boynton is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC.

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