Gary David Boyer, son of the late Cecil C. Boyer and Alice Webb Boyer was born on December 1, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life on August 10, 2021, at his residence in Sikeston, at the age of 79 years.

Out of high school, Gary began working for Hahs Machine Works in Sikeston. In 1962, he went to work for Sikeston Motor Company, where was a mechanic, retiring after forty-one years of service. He loved resolving mechanical problems, he could figure out how to repair anything, and he was meticulous in making sure things were done the correct way. He was also the owner of Boyer Lawn Care, he enjoyed mowing yards, and he took pride in the work he did. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling, camping, and meeting new people.

On December 20, 1963, in Sikeston, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Barbara Merick. Although they were no longer married, they remained close friends.

He is survived by his son, James Boyer and wife Renee of Jackson, Missouri; by his daughter, Donna Mofield of Dexter, Missouri; by his ex-wife, Barbara Boyer of Sikeston, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Jonathan Boyer of Jackson, Missouri and Jerod Boyer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two great-grandchildren, Alaina Boyer and Hayden Boyer; by two brothers, Robert Boyer and Larry Boyer, both of Sikeston, Missouri; by two sisters, Norma Jeanne Wheeler of Ft. Worth, Texas and Cecilia Norton of Fishers, Indiana; by his sister-in-law, Martha Jane Boyer of Sikeston, Missouri; and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Boyer; by his sister, Carol Sue Branum; by three brothers-in law, Nelson Wheeler, Wendell Norton, and Howard Branum; by his son-in-law, Chris Mofield; and by his beloved dog, Isaiah.

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Dexter Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting with arrangements.