Roy Eugene "Gene" Boyette, of Wauchula, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Gene was born in Altha, Florida on July 30, 1955, to the late Lonnie Alford Boyette and Alva Alday Boyette. Gene had made Wauchula home most of his life and was employed by the Town of Zolfo Springs. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Hubert Alday, Donnie Boyette, and Albert Boyette. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Sheree Coleman Boyette, daughters Melissa (Mike) Lessa of Avon Park, Florida, and Heather (Jeff) Taylor of Myakka City, Florida; sisters Geneva (Clyde) Ford of Lake City, Florida, and Connie (James) Roberts of Wauchula, Florida. Survivors also include five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Aviles, Michaela Lessa, Stephen Lessa, Lindsey Taylor, and Hayden Taylor; one great-grandchild, Elio along with several nieces and nephews. Gene was, as described by many, a man of few words who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved to hunt in his spare time. Funeral services for Gene will be on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Robarts Garden Chapel with the visitation at 10:00 A.M. funeral starting at 11:00 A.M. Reverend James Roberts will be officiating. Internment will follow at New Hope Baptist Cemetery.