Earl Monroe Boyette Sr., 87, of Zephyrhills passed away March 6, 2016. He was born in Wesley Chapel (Gaterville). He worked as a crane operator at the Port of Tampa for many years. He served in the United States Navy as a flight navigator. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Charlene Boyette; sons, Earl Boyette, Darrell (Rebecca) Boyette and Lonnie Boyette; daughters, Yvonne Hall, Ashley Boyette and Lena Crandall; stepdaughter, Cynthia Craig; sister, Betty (Larry) Rickard; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; numerous ex-wives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Ashley Boyette and Josie Lee (Newman) Boyette. Visitation will be from 3:30-4 PM Saturday, March 12th at First Baptist Church of Zephyrhills with a funeral service at 4 PM. He will be laid to rest at Geiger Cemetery. Donations may be made to Ashley Boyette.