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of Kerrville, TX
August 26, 1936 - June 13, 2024
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Frank, a loving husband, father, mentor, PGA golf professional, story-teller and friend was born in Tampa, Florida on August 26, 1936 to Frank Ellis Boynton Jr. and his wife Patricia Cashett Boynton.
Frank graduated from Edgewater High School in Florida in 1954 and enrolled in Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida when he was offered a golf scholarship. He won the Florida Collegiate Championships twice. In 1956, Frank advanced to the fourth round of the USGA Amateur Championship, losing to the eventual winner, Harvie Ward.
That success propelled him to join the PGA as a touring professional in 1957. He competed on the tour for the next twelve years with a break while serving in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1960. Frank played in 191 PGA sanctioned tournaments and made the cut in 160 of those events. He was most proud of his eighth-place finish in the 1968 PGA tournament. Frank's game depended more on precision than power although he did brag about the time he outdrove Jack Nicklaus; on a par three.
In 1969 he gave up the tournament circuit but not his PGA Professional status and served as the Head Golf Professional at a number of clubs including Tucson National. In 1980 he became the General Manager of Great Hills Golf Club in Austin.
It was there he met Betty Jordan who became his wife on May 1, 1982. Frank left professional golf in 1983 and became a successful Investment Advisor until he passed away.
After spending thirteen years in Dallas, the Hill Country was blessed when the couple moved to Kerrville in 1997. Frank was active in First United Methodist Church. Before his beloved dog, Radar, passed away the pair gave regular children's sermons at the church. They were also active in the Humane Society's Pet Therapy and Canine Literacy Programs.
For all his successes in life, Frank's greatest achievement was fulfilling his goal of making people laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Frank Ellis Boynton IV.
Frank is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty, his daughter, Shari Goddard of Kerrville, his granddaughters, Shelby Goddard of Tucson, Ariz., Holly Goddard of Kerrville and countless students and friends.
The tee time and place for a memorial service celebrating Frank's life is Saturday, June 22, 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon at Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Dr. A 19th hole reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be given to Kerrville First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
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John Kvale
DALLAS, TX
Friday, July 26, 2024
The best mentor a person could ever have. A laugh at even the most dire moments and always a pity good taste. Was a pleasure being a friend a student and a competitor on the golf course who never scored a lower round in all the matches we played. You will be missed
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John Kvale
DALLAS, TX
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The best mentor a person could ever have. A laugh at even the most dire moments and always a pity good taste. Was a pleasure being a friend a student and a competitor on the golf course who never scored a lower round in all the matches we played. You will be missed
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John Kvale
DALLAS, TX
Sunday, June 30, 2024
The best mentor a person could ever have. A laugh at even the most dire moments and always a pity good taste. Was a pleasure being a friend a student and a competitor on the golf course who never scored a lower round in all the matches we played. You will be missed
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Jennifer & Erin Nakayama
GOSEN, NIIGATA PREFECTURE,
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Rest in peace and have fun in your next life! Your stay with the Jordan family brightened our lives for many years! Thanks!
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John Kvale
DALLAS, TX
Saturday, June 22, 2024
The best mentor a person could ever have. A laugh at even the most dire moments and always a pity good taste. Was a pleasure being a friend a student and a competitor on the golf course who never scored a lower round in all the matches we played. You will be missed
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Steve Clack
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Your wonderful stories which you delivered to perfection will always remind me of your friendship and a life well lived.
Adios until we meet again on the other side.
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Polly McRoberts
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Sending you healing thoughts and prayers - knowing your love, years, faith, and support of family and friends will help to ease the void that runs so deep in your heart. He will be missed by many-beautiful obit-a life well lived😘