Owen Clifton "Cliff" Boyls, a lifelong resident of Sinton and self-employed Ag Pilot 45 years, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009, in Houston, Texas.  He was 88.

Cliff was born July 26, 1920 to Ora Clifton and Ora Leona Sisk Boyls in Dallas, Texas.  He married Gladys Faye Ewing November 14, 1941 in Brady, Texas.

Cliff Boyls was in the US Army Air Corps and a veteran of World War II.  He was a member of the Confederate Air Force; a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Arial Applicator’s Association; a licensed A & E Mechanic; he owned and operated a GI Flight School in Taylor, Texas; he was a licensed instructor for helicopters, single engines and multi engines; Past Worshipful Master of Lodge #1012 in Sinton; and former Lion’s Club Member.

Few men, like Cliff Boyls, can be truly honored and remembered for being an extraordinary father and faithful husband.  He was a man of many successes, a few failures, and many adventures.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Gladys Boyls, of Sinton, Texas; two daughters: Saundra Boyls of Houston, Texas and Betty Sue (Clyde) McCarley of Brady, Texas; four sisters: Bett (John) Fortenberry and Caroline Pickett, all of Lyndale, Texas; Katy Maloney of Duncanville, Texas; Vera Hallmark of Richardson, Texas; sister-in-law: Vickie Boyls of Corpus Christi, Texas; 6 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A daughter, Ellen Ann Boyls, and a son, Owen Clifton Boyls, Jr., precede their father in death.

Visitation will begin Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.  The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.  Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009, 2:00 PM, First United Methodist Church in Sinton, Texas with Pastor Margaret Decker officiating.  Burial will follow at Sinton Cemetery.