Fred Boyer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rev. Fred Boyer ("Theo"), son of the late James and Annie Baker Boyer, was born in Marianna, Florida, Jackson County, on January 30, 1923, and departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Fred completed his high school equivalency with the GED program, General Education Development /Diploma. He attended and graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary and Manna Bible Institute. He was employed at The Boeing Company for eight years and as a crane operator at Scott Paper Company for 40 plus years. Fred married his bride, Dorothy Louise Tankard. They celebrated 49 years of marriage on October 31, 2003. He had four daughters, Dorothy, Catherine (Cathie), Rose (Rosie), and Janice ("Jay-Jay"). Fred was instrumental in providing a wonderful home for his family, using his carpentry skills in building his place of residence. Fred accepted the call to the ministry at a young age and, over the years, became the Founder and Senior Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church, Chester, Pa. As a result of family life changes, Fred joined Temple Baptist Church, located in Chester, PA, and became one of the Associate Ministers. Being active in the Chichester community, Fred transferred his membership to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where he became a ministerial team member. As time allowed, Fred participated in the Outreach Ministry. He had a particular interest daily in Christian Television Network, which enhanced his spiritual development while bound at home. In July 2008, Fred accepted the invitation to visit the country Ghana, which is in West Africa. While there, he extended his missionary gifts in the villages and had the opportunity to preach three times and lead Worship Services. Also, while in Ghana, Fred was able to visit Kakum National Park, located in the Central Region of Ghana's coastal environs. It is known for "The Canopy Walk," a bridge that extends for more than 300 meters and includes a viewing platform and seven bridges up to 35 meters above the forest floor. Fred had the opportunity to walk the entire bridge constructed with wire rope, aluminum, and wooden planks, and safety netting. Fred predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, two daughters, Catherine, and Janice; three sisters, Lettie, Rose, and Bennie Mae; three brothers, Ezekiel, King David, Sr. “KD”, and Fate; and a grandson, Richard Wilcox, Jr. He survived by two daughters, Dorothy M. Boyer Mashburn (Richard) Tallassee, Florida, and Rose Boyer Wilcox (Richard) of Wilmington, Delaware. Three grandsons, Brandon Wilcox of Wilmington, Delaware, Bevon Wilcox of College Park, Maryland, and Joshua Gallman of Atlanta, Georgia. Three great-granddaughters, Kayla and Natalia Fisher Wilcox Wilmington, Delaware, Janiyah Gallman, Atlanta, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85832090373?pwd=NUpnTm5SVjRuRmdhTzVtUWdPUHFhZz09

Fred Boyer

January 30, 1923 - March 9, 2021