Larry L. Boyer

Larry L. Boyer, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late Earl and Georgia Quickle Boyer. On August 14, 1966, Larry married Patricia Roach Boyer, who survives him in Gallipolis. In 1995, Larry started as an EMT with Gallia County EMS. From November 1998 – December 2012, he was a part-time dispatcher for Gallia County 911. Larry was appointed as Gallia County EMS Director in 2005 and retired in October 2019. In 2005, Larry retired as the Advertising Director and General Manager for Gallipolis Daily Tribune, after thirty-seven years working in advertising, sales, and management. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, and Gallia Academy High School Class of 1959. For thirty-four years, Larry served with the West Virginia Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Larry is survived by his wife, Pat Boyer of Gallipolis; sons, Jeff (Ginger) Boyer of Gallipolis and Bryan Boyer of Hillsboro, Ohio; grandchildren, Corinne Boyer, Kelsey (Jason) Fox, Keisha Crago, and Zeta Boyer; great grandchildren, Zayden and Trenton; and nephews, Dave (Ann) Boyer of Villa Hills, Kentucky and Steve (Jill) Boyer of Hamilton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Boyer. The Memorial Service for Larry will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Kane officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.