Harlan Boyles was a politician and public servant in North Carolina, who served as North Carolina State Treasurer from January 1977 to January 2001.
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RALEIGH -- Former North Carolina State Treasurer Harlan Edward Boyles, died Thursday after a brief illness.
Mr. Boyles, who retired from his position two years ago, was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer after serving 16 years as chief deputy to his predecessor and mentor, the late Edwin M. Gill.
As State Treasurer and as a public servant in other positions, Harlan Boyles earned the respect of colleagues and peers throughout North Carolina and the nation for his financial acumen, his knowledge and wisdom, his strength of character and especially for his great sense of personal integrity.
Mr. Boyles was born May 6, 1929 in the small, rural community of Vale, in Lincoln County, the son of Curtis E. and Kate S. Boyles. He attended Lincoln County Public Schools 1935-45. Stricken with polio at the age of 15, he spent a year recovering in facilities at Hickory and Charlotte. He graduated Crossnore School in Avery County in 1947, where Dr. Mary Sloop encouraged him to continue his education. After attending the University of Georgia for a year, he transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1951 with a degree in accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1955.
He was employed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue in 1951. In the early 1960s he moved to the Office of State Treasurer and led the effort to achieve a Triple A credit rating for North Carolina still struggling to recover from the Great Depression when the State had seen more of its cities and counties in default than any other state in the nation.
Attaining the coveted Triple A credit rating and maintaining that fiscal badge of honor was his hallmark achievement during four decades first as North Carolina's Deputy and then Chief Financial Officer. He saw the state-budget increase eight fold. Trust funds under his management grew from under $3 billion to more than $70 billion during his tenure as State Treasurer.
As Treasurer, he served on more boards and commissions than any other official except the Governor. He was a member of the Council of State, Chairman of the Local Government Commission, Chairman of the Tax Review Board, Chairman of the State Banking Commission, Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System, Local Government Employees' Retirement System, and Firemen's and Rescue Workers' Pension Fund; Chairman of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency; and Chairman of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Capital Projects Finance Agency. He was a member of the State Board of Education, State Board of Community College, Capital Planning Commission, North Carolina Housing Partnership, North Carolina Air Cargo Airport Authority, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Wake County Hospice.
He was member and past President of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers and a member of the National Association of State Treasurers. He was named Public Official of the Year in 1995 by Governing Magazine.
Mr. Boyles was the recipient of numerous professional and public service honors, among them: The State's Highest Honor, The North Carolina Award for Public Service 1999; North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry Distinguished Service Award, 1987; North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Distinguished Service Award 1993; Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award by the NC Association of CPAs 1994; President's Award, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers 1995; UNC Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1995; Honorary Doctorate Awards by Appalachian State University in 1994, Campbell University 1995 and Catawba College, 1996.
Appalachian State University established a lecture series in his honor in 1991 and it continues to this day.
He was inducted in to the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and also received the I.E. Ready Award for Distinguished Service to the North Carolina Community College System in 2000. In 2002 he was presented the A.E. Finley Award for Distinguished Service.
Mr. Boyles was the author of numerous articles on public finance, and the highly acclaimed book, "Keeper of the Public Purse" published by Appalachian State University in 1994.
Mr. Boyles is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Frankie Wilder of Johnston County; daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Godwin and husband, James R. of Raleigh, Mrs. Lynn Butler and husband, Jeffrey of Raleigh; son, H. Edward Boyles Jr. and wife, Meg of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Kelly Butler, Zachary Butler, and Clint Ferrell of Raleigh and, Harlan III and Blair Boyles of Charlotte.
He is survived by brothers, Carroll Boyles of Raleigh, Howard Boyles of Morganton and one sister, Pauline Houser of Lincolnton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Weldon (Buck) Boyles of Hickory, and sisters, Inez Brewer of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Clara Belle Boatwright of Shelby.
Visitation is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Saint Mary's Street in Raleigh.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he was a longtime member, having served as deacon, elder, treasurer and clerk.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made either to the Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
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RALEIGH -- Former North Carolina State Treasurer Harlan Edward Boyles, died Thursday after a brief illness.
Mr. Boyles, who retired from his position two years ago, was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer after serving 16 years as chief deputy to his predecessor and mentor, the late Edwin M. Gill.
As State Treasurer and as a public servant in other positions, Harlan Boyles earned the respect of colleagues and peers throughout North Carolina and the nation for his financial acumen, his knowledge and wisdom, his strength of character and especially for his great sense of personal integrity.
Mr. Boyles was born May 6, 1929 in the small, rural community of Vale, in Lincoln County, the son of Curtis E. and Kate S. Boyles. He attended Lincoln County Public Schools 1935-45. Stricken with polio at the age of 15, he spent a year recovering in facilities at Hickory and Charlotte. He graduated Crossnore School in Avery County in 1947, where Dr. Mary Sloop encouraged him to continue his education. After attending the University of Georgia for a year, he transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1951 with a degree in accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1955.
He was employed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue in 1951. In the early 1960s he moved to the Office of State Treasurer and led the effort to achieve a Triple A credit rating for North Carolina still struggling to recover from the Great Depression when the State had seen more of its cities and counties in default than any other state in the nation.
Attaining the coveted Triple A credit rating and maintaining that fiscal badge of honor was his hallmark achievement during four decades first as North Carolina's Deputy and then Chief Financial Officer. He saw the state-budget increase eight fold. Trust funds under his management grew from under $3 billion to more than $70 billion during his tenure as State Treasurer.
As Treasurer, he served on more boards and commissions than any other official except the Governor. He was a member of the Council of State, Chairman of the Local Government Commission, Chairman of the Tax Review Board, Chairman of the State Banking Commission, Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System, Local Government Employees' Retirement System, and Firemen's and Rescue Workers' Pension Fund; Chairman of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency; and Chairman of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Capital Projects Finance Agency. He was a member of the State Board of Education, State Board of Community College, Capital Planning Commission, North Carolina Housing Partnership, North Carolina Air Cargo Airport Authority, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Wake County Hospice.
He was member and past President of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers and a member of the National Association of State Treasurers. He was named Public Official of the Year in 1995 by Governing Magazine.
Mr. Boyles was the recipient of numerous professional and public service honors, among them: The State's Highest Honor, The North Carolina Award for Public Service 1999; North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry Distinguished Service Award, 1987; North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Distinguished Service Award 1993; Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award by the NC Association of CPAs 1994; President's Award, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers 1995; UNC Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1995; Honorary Doctorate Awards by Appalachian State University in 1994, Campbell University 1995 and Catawba College, 1996.
Appalachian State University established a lecture series in his honor in 1991 and it continues to this day.
He was inducted in to the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and also received the I.E. Ready Award for Distinguished Service to the North Carolina Community College System in 2000. In 2002 he was presented the A.E. Finley Award for Distinguished Service.
Mr. Boyles was the author of numerous articles on public finance, and the highly acclaimed book, "Keeper of the Public Purse" published by Appalachian State University in 1994.
Mr. Boyles is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Frankie Wilder of Johnston County; daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Godwin and husband, James R. of Raleigh, Mrs. Lynn Butler and husband, Jeffrey of Raleigh; son, H. Edward Boyles Jr. and wife, Meg of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Kelly Butler, Zachary Butler, and Clint Ferrell of Raleigh and, Harlan III and Blair Boyles of Charlotte.
He is survived by brothers, Carroll Boyles of Raleigh, Howard Boyles of Morganton and one sister, Pauline Houser of Lincolnton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Weldon (Buck) Boyles of Hickory, and sisters, Inez Brewer of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Clara Belle Boatwright of Shelby.
Visitation is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Saint Mary's Street in Raleigh.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he was a longtime member, having served as deacon, elder, treasurer and clerk.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made either to the Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Harlan Boyles was a politician and public servant in North Carolina, who served as North Carolina State Treasurer from January 1977 to January 2001.
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RALEIGH -- Former North Carolina State Treasurer Harlan Edward Boyles, died Thursday after a brief illness.
Mr. Boyles, who retired from his position two years ago, was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer after serving 16 years as chief deputy to his predecessor and mentor, the late Edwin M. Gill.
As State Treasurer and as a public servant in other positions, Harlan Boyles earned the respect of colleagues and peers throughout North Carolina and the nation for his financial acumen, his knowledge and wisdom, his strength of character and especially for his great sense of personal integrity.
Mr. Boyles was born May 6, 1929 in the small, rural community of Vale, in Lincoln County, the son of Curtis E. and Kate S. Boyles. He attended Lincoln County Public Schools 1935-45. Stricken with polio at the age of 15, he spent a year recovering in facilities at Hickory and Charlotte. He graduated Crossnore School in Avery County in 1947, where Dr. Mary Sloop encouraged him to continue his education. After attending the University of Georgia for a year, he transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1951 with a degree in accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1955.
He was employed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue in 1951. In the early 1960s he moved to the Office of State Treasurer and led the effort to achieve a Triple A credit rating for North Carolina still struggling to recover from the Great Depression when the State had seen more of its cities and counties in default than any other state in the nation.
Attaining the coveted Triple A credit rating and maintaining that fiscal badge of honor was his hallmark achievement during four decades first as North Carolina's Deputy and then Chief Financial Officer. He saw the state-budget increase eight fold. Trust funds under his management grew from under $3 billion to more than $70 billion during his tenure as State Treasurer.
As Treasurer, he served on more boards and commissions than any other official except the Governor. He was a member of the Council of State, Chairman of the Local Government Commission, Chairman of the Tax Review Board, Chairman of the State Banking Commission, Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System, Local Government Employees' Retirement System, and Firemen's and Rescue Workers' Pension Fund; Chairman of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency; and Chairman of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Capital Projects Finance Agency. He was a member of the State Board of Education, State Board of Community College, Capital Planning Commission, North Carolina Housing Partnership, North Carolina Air Cargo Airport Authority, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Wake County Hospice.
He was member and past President of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers and a member of the National Association of State Treasurers. He was named Public Official of the Year in 1995 by Governing Magazine.
Mr. Boyles was the recipient of numerous professional and public service honors, among them: The State's Highest Honor, The North Carolina Award for Public Service 1999; North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry Distinguished Service Award, 1987; North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Distinguished Service Award 1993; Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award by the NC Association of CPAs 1994; President's Award, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers 1995; UNC Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1995; Honorary Doctorate Awards by Appalachian State University in 1994, Campbell University 1995 and Catawba College, 1996.
Appalachian State University established a lecture series in his honor in 1991 and it continues to this day.
He was inducted in to the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and also received the I.E. Ready Award for Distinguished Service to the North Carolina Community College System in 2000. In 2002 he was presented the A.E. Finley Award for Distinguished Service.
Mr. Boyles was the author of numerous articles on public finance, and the highly acclaimed book, "Keeper of the Public Purse" published by Appalachian State University in 1994.
Mr. Boyles is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Frankie Wilder of Johnston County; daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Godwin and husband, James R. of Raleigh, Mrs. Lynn Butler and husband, Jeffrey of Raleigh; son, H. Edward Boyles Jr. and wife, Meg of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Kelly Butler, Zachary Butler, and Clint Ferrell of Raleigh and, Harlan III and Blair Boyles of Charlotte.
He is survived by brothers, Carroll Boyles of Raleigh, Howard Boyles of Morganton and one sister, Pauline Houser of Lincolnton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Weldon (Buck) Boyles of Hickory, and sisters, Inez Brewer of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Clara Belle Boatwright of Shelby.
Visitation is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Saint Mary's Street in Raleigh.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he was a longtime member, having served as deacon, elder, treasurer and clerk.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made either to the Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
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RALEIGH -- Former North Carolina State Treasurer Harlan Edward Boyles, died Thursday after a brief illness.
Mr. Boyles, who retired from his position two years ago, was elected to six four-year terms as State Treasurer after serving 16 years as chief deputy to his predecessor and mentor, the late Edwin M. Gill.
As State Treasurer and as a public servant in other positions, Harlan Boyles earned the respect of colleagues and peers throughout North Carolina and the nation for his financial acumen, his knowledge and wisdom, his strength of character and especially for his great sense of personal integrity.
Mr. Boyles was born May 6, 1929 in the small, rural community of Vale, in Lincoln County, the son of Curtis E. and Kate S. Boyles. He attended Lincoln County Public Schools 1935-45. Stricken with polio at the age of 15, he spent a year recovering in facilities at Hickory and Charlotte. He graduated Crossnore School in Avery County in 1947, where Dr. Mary Sloop encouraged him to continue his education. After attending the University of Georgia for a year, he transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1951 with a degree in accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1955.
He was employed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue in 1951. In the early 1960s he moved to the Office of State Treasurer and led the effort to achieve a Triple A credit rating for North Carolina still struggling to recover from the Great Depression when the State had seen more of its cities and counties in default than any other state in the nation.
Attaining the coveted Triple A credit rating and maintaining that fiscal badge of honor was his hallmark achievement during four decades first as North Carolina's Deputy and then Chief Financial Officer. He saw the state-budget increase eight fold. Trust funds under his management grew from under $3 billion to more than $70 billion during his tenure as State Treasurer.
As Treasurer, he served on more boards and commissions than any other official except the Governor. He was a member of the Council of State, Chairman of the Local Government Commission, Chairman of the Tax Review Board, Chairman of the State Banking Commission, Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System, Local Government Employees' Retirement System, and Firemen's and Rescue Workers' Pension Fund; Chairman of the North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency; and Chairman of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Capital Projects Finance Agency. He was a member of the State Board of Education, State Board of Community College, Capital Planning Commission, North Carolina Housing Partnership, North Carolina Air Cargo Airport Authority, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Wake County Hospice.
He was member and past President of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers and a member of the National Association of State Treasurers. He was named Public Official of the Year in 1995 by Governing Magazine.
Mr. Boyles was the recipient of numerous professional and public service honors, among them: The State's Highest Honor, The North Carolina Award for Public Service 1999; North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry Distinguished Service Award, 1987; North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Distinguished Service Award 1993; Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award by the NC Association of CPAs 1994; President's Award, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers 1995; UNC Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1995; Honorary Doctorate Awards by Appalachian State University in 1994, Campbell University 1995 and Catawba College, 1996.
Appalachian State University established a lecture series in his honor in 1991 and it continues to this day.
He was inducted in to the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2000 and also received the I.E. Ready Award for Distinguished Service to the North Carolina Community College System in 2000. In 2002 he was presented the A.E. Finley Award for Distinguished Service.
Mr. Boyles was the author of numerous articles on public finance, and the highly acclaimed book, "Keeper of the Public Purse" published by Appalachian State University in 1994.
Mr. Boyles is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Frankie Wilder of Johnston County; daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Godwin and husband, James R. of Raleigh, Mrs. Lynn Butler and husband, Jeffrey of Raleigh; son, H. Edward Boyles Jr. and wife, Meg of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Kelly Butler, Zachary Butler, and Clint Ferrell of Raleigh and, Harlan III and Blair Boyles of Charlotte.
He is survived by brothers, Carroll Boyles of Raleigh, Howard Boyles of Morganton and one sister, Pauline Houser of Lincolnton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Weldon (Buck) Boyles of Hickory, and sisters, Inez Brewer of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Clara Belle Boatwright of Shelby.
Visitation is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Saint Mary's Street in Raleigh.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he was a longtime member, having served as deacon, elder, treasurer and clerk.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made either to the Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
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