James Virgil ‘Poppy’ Boyles, 77, of Valrico, died July 17, 2013, at Brandon Regional Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1936, in Ridgeland, S.C. He was the husband of Rebecca Holt Boyles, who survives.
Mr. Boyles was a salesman with Best Line Oil Company and was a member of Brandon Christian Church and of Brandon Moose Lodge. He loved NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons.
In addition to his wife, Rebecca Holt Boyles, survivors include his sons, Fred Boyles, Kevin Jackson and James Beck; daughter, Sheri Jenkins; and grandchildren, Alec and Summer Jackson, Stephanie and Allie Beck, Taylor and Brittnay Jenkins and Mason Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jimbo Boyles.
A funeral service was held July 22, at Brandon Christian Church.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
