Milton H. Boyles 1929-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Milton Harold Boyles, 95 of St. Joseph, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. Milton Harold Boyles, the son of Roger and Estel (Hardin) Boyles, was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Rosendale, Missouri. He graduated from Bolckow High School.

Milton was united in marriage to Verna Mae Sipes on Feb. 2, 1954, she preceded him in death. In 2004 he married Mary (Sallee), and enjoyed the remainder of his life in this loving marriage; Mary survives of the home.

Milton served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. Upon his return to the United States, Milton was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation where he worked until retirement, after 39 1/2 years. He remained very active throughout his life, and enjoyed gardening, helping others, and cutting wood.

His memory will live on in the lives of his surviving family, including his wife, Mary, and nieces and nephews.

Milton was preceded in death by both parents; sister, Sylvia Manship; brothers, Jerry and Jim Boyles; and first wife, Verna.

Milton has been cremated under the care of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel of St. Joseph, Missouri. At Milton’s request, there will be no formal service.

Memorials may be directed to Mosaic Hospice of St. Joseph, Missouri. The family extends their gratitude to the Mosaic Hospice team for the care that Milton received. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.