Chris Boyle

Christopher Martin Boyle, age 51, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1975, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Craig Hugh Boyle and Kelly Cook Boyle.

Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, veteran, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War in Saudi Arabia. Following his military service, Chris built a distinguished career as a construction superintendent, traveling throughout the United States overseeing the construction of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Among his many accomplishments, he proudly served as the Construction Superintendent for the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas. His work left a lasting impact on countless communities across the nation.

A faithful member of Boles Freewill Baptist Church, Chris was deeply involved in his community. He especially enjoyed supporting the Magazine Little League, where he invested his time and encouragement into local youth. He was an avid Auburn Tigers fan who faithfully followed Auburn football and all Auburn athletics. Chris found great joy in deer hunting, spending time outdoors, caring for his beloved dogs, and maintaining a yard that reflected the pride he took in his home and family.

Above all else, Chris cherished his family. On February 20, 2021, he married the love of his life, Whitney Boyle. Together they built a loving home filled with laughter, devotion, and treasured memories.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Whitney Boyle of the home; three daughters, Kennedy Leigh, Harper, and Elyse, all of the home; one son, Cole of the home; his parents, Craig and Kelly Boyle of Springville, Alabama; his sister, Jennifer Upchurch and husband Jason of Pelham, Alabama; his brother, Jay Adams and wife Mandy Adams of Franklin, Tennessee; brother in law Clint House and wife Brenda, Dylan House and wife Larissa, sister in law Chelsea Defoor and husband Blake all of Waldron. His in laws Gary and Vicki House and Charolette Collins all of Waldron. Three beloved grandchildren, Easton, Olivia, and Bristol, who lovingly knew him as "Poppy"; his paternal grandmother, Grace Boyle of Trussville, Alabama; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Boyle; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Peggy Cook; and his father-in-law, Charles Collins.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice for their love, support, and care during this difficult time.

A Memorial Celebration of Life honoring Chris' life will be held at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the Atrium of the United States Marshals Museum, 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is especially fitting that Chris' life will be celebrated in a place that held special meaning to him.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. prior to the memorial service on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the Atrium of the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Though his life was cut far too short, Chris' legacy of service, hard work, faith, and love for family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.