Bill Boyett 1956-2025

Billy Joe “Bill” Boyett, 69, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

He was born Aug. 21, 1956, in Topeka, the son of Howard J. and Faye J. (Stachelbeck) Boyett. Bill graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975.

Bill often spoke with pride of how important it was to know his family roots in Theodore, Ala. Southern life to Bill was more than manners; it was a way of life rooted in warmth, generosity and making people feel at home. He showed what it meant to treat strangers like friends, friends like family and making sure no one leaves the table hungry or without a smile. He always said, “I have a lot of good people in my life.”

Those values carried over into his dedication of his business. He proudly owned, and began in 1985, Boyett Sales and Service. Even in his final days, he still answered calls and ran his antique store, BJ’s Flea Market.

Bill was previously married to Cherryl Ann Lawrence, with whom he shared his children.

He leaves behind Camillia Ann Karns (Karmen) of Circleville; two sons, Colbee Joe Boyett (Katie), in Kansas, and Grahamm Jacob Boyett (Rachel) of Auburn; and nine grandchildren, Korbin (19), Coralynn (17), Reed (13), Ruby (13), Trennyn (16), Alden (13), Clara (16), Abbigail (14) and Lydia (12).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Faye Boyett; and a brother, Terry Boyett.

Bill will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 23 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Camillia Karns for the benefit of Bill Boyett’s grandchildren, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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