Herbert Boyte

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, March 16, 2010

ROXIE — Services for Herbert Lee Boyte, 82, of Roxie, who died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roxie Baptist Church with the Rev. Vann Windom and the Rev. Ron Ball officiating.

Burial will follow at Roxie City Cemetery under the direction of Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

Mr. Boyte was born July 10, 1927, in Franklin County, the son of William Earl Boyte and Annie Louise Combs Boyte. He was retired from International Paper Company in Natchez. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and had served in the Korean Conflict in the U. S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include one brother, Arthur Leon Boyte of Roxie.

Pallbearers will be Elton Bolin, Richard L. Boyte Jr., Joe Howell, Jason Madere, and Preston Madere.