Jack Edward “Eddie” Boyles Jr., 78, of Midlothian, Va., passed surrounded by family on November 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Acker Boyles and Rev. Jack Edward Boyles, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Gail Ruark Boyles; a sister, Susan Ann Boyles; brother, John Stratton Boyles (Jeri), children, Andrew Patrick Boyles (Ashley), Erin Brae Boyles (Daniel Torrelio); and seven grandchildren to which he is affectionately known as "Gdad"; Jack Randolph Boyles, Hayden Walker Boyles, Porter Edward Boyles, Annabelle Mae Boyles, Ethan Jorge Torrelio Boyles, Benjamin Phillips Torrelio Boyles, and Ada Lynn Torrelio Boyles.

Born in Portsmouth, Va in 1947 and after relocating to the Richmond area with his family, graduated from Hermitage High School. He went on to attend University of Richmond, where he met his wife, was married soon after and settled in Midlothian.

Eddie spent most of his working life in the insurance and automotive body shop business. Eddie was also an avid sports fan, following the Oakland A's, Washington Commanders, and of course in the stands at University of Richmond Spider's basketball games alongside his wife. Eddie acquired a lifelong love of fishing from his father that he continued with his own son and grandsons, evident from the many trips down to Cape Hatteras.

He had a passion and a tremendous gift for fixing cars, most proud of his CJ-7s, Blazer, and red Firebird. Both while working and driving around, he was often heard before seen with his propensity to blast classic rock. He got into running midlife, working his way up to coaching several Richmond Half Marathon training teams. He loved history, traveling with his wife, and tinkering in his garage.

The family will receive visitors on December 12th, 5-7pm, at Bliley's Funeral Home, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Va.