Thomas L. Boyle, Sr

BOYLE, Thomas L. Sr.
of Kalamazoo, Michigan

Tom passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1942 in Laurel, MD, the son of Stephen Sr. and Catherine Bell Boyle. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict from 1964-1966. He served in the 27th Infantry, 1st Battalion Co in Vietnam, where he was a helicopter gunner and tunnel rat. He received several decorations, awards etc. while the US Army, including: CIB, AFEXM Vietnam, Bronze Silver Star, Bronze Silver Star, Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device, Gallantry Cross, and Aircraft Crewman Badge. Tom was a member of Comstock VFW Post #6252, American Legion WV Post 13, and Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Maryland. Surviving are his children, Amy Boyle and Thomas Boyle Jr.; his sister, Joanne Boyle Walter; and several nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Preceding him in death were his parents, and one brother, Stephen Boyle Jr. Graveside services with military honors will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road M-96, Augusta. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Tom's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family