Robert Lawrence Boynton

Robert L. Boynton, 80, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 11, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Azle. Interment will be in Azleland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at First United Methodist Chruch with the family being present from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Caring Center of Azle, Methodist Home in Waco, Shriners Hospital, or Azle Harris Methodist Hospital Auxiliary.Robert was born February 22, 1928 in Rankin. He moved to Springtown when he was 3 years old, graduating from Springtown High School. Robert enlisted in the United States Army serving in Germany at the end of World War II. He had 33 years of service with the United States Postal Service. In retirement he enjoyed volunteering, traveling, owning a car wash and working with his friend, Jimmy Lynn. Robert was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he served 35 years as the Sunday School Superintendent as well as in many other positions. He loved the Lord, studying the scripture and serving others. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Etta Boynton, his wife of 43 years, Mary Irene Boynton, and his son, Staff Sgt. Luke Mason.Survivors: wife, Anita Boynton; children, Mary Jean and Floyd Harmon, Jim and Tricia Boynton, Tricia and Bill Ballew, Sondra and Rabbit Hoffman, Melanie Mason, Annette and Mike Cihak, Wesley and Angel Mason, Kevin and Karen Dygert, Karen and Gary Holly, Arlena and Ed Terrill; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brother, James and Laverne Boynton; sister-in-law, Colleen Cannon; and numerous other family and friends.