James Michael Boyle, 72, Polo, MO., passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO.  James lived in Polo for the past 20 years and previously lived in North Kansas City, MO., and Kidder, MO.

James was born on October 28, 1950, in Kansas City, MO., to Kenneth Lee and Eleanor V. (Jolliffe) Boyle.  He attended trade school and earned certificates specializing in maintenance, machinist and electric.  He was employed in Industrial Maintenance and worked as an Electrician for Lake City Ammo.

James owned a farm and enjoyed maintaining it alongside his wife. He enjoyed fixing up his old farm equipment, working on an antique car, and could tinker and fix almost anything.  He was very organized and meticulous.  He and his wife also raised cattle and loved watching the calves.  Being with his grandsons was also something he very much treasured.

Mike and May met on a blind date set up by Danny and Vickie the Summer of 1978.  They went cruising in a red Chevy II Convertible on their first date.  They were married on February 6, 1990, and were together until she passed earlier this year.  They lived in Polo, MO., and hosted many holiday dinners and birthdays.  They cherished their home they built together.

James was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister-Kenna Jean Peoples, and a brother-Gerald Lee Boyle.

Survivors include his daughters-Dana Stuebinger (Patti Vap), Polo, MO.; and Misty Schuder (Chad), Fordland, MO.; 2 grandchildren-Pilot and Ptolemy Schuder, Fordland; sister-Karen Kay Boyle, Blue Springs, MO.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service:  2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023, at McCrary Cemetery, Gallatin, MO.

Friends and family may gather and join the funeral procession at Bram Funeral Home on Thursday, October 12, beginning at noon until departure to the cemetery at 1:30 pm.

Family and friends will gather after the service at Mike and May's home -23211 Rains Road, Polo, MO., 64671.