William Boggs

Mr. William Albert (W.A.) Boggs, age 89 of the Concord Community, Fairmount, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Gordon Hospital following six months of illness. He was born on July 30, 1920 in Floyd County, son of the late James Monroe Boggs and Fannie Virginia Owens Boggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Ellis Boggs to whom he was married for sixty years; a daughter, Linda Talley; two sons, Howell Boggs and Lamar Boggs a sister, Ruth Boggs; and brother, Clarence Boggs. During his lifetime, he served his country with the United States Army, and was employed by Echota Fabrics. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Wilson and her husband Jimmy of Calhoun; and three sons, Jerry Boggs and his wife Cindy; James Boggs and his wife Shelia, all of Calhoun, and Rev. Keith Talley and his wife Patty of Sugar Valley. Grandchildren surviving are Billy Wilson and his wife Kristie, Michael Wilson and his wife Monica, Misty Blackmon and her husband Jason, Miranda Serritt and her husband Nathan, Brittany Hughey and her husband Justin, Candace Boggs, and Zach Talley and his fiancée Nicole. Great-grandchildren include Noah Wilson, Justin Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Brandon Blaylock, Riley Blackmon, Bree Blackmon, Tristan Blackmon, Addison Serritt, Peyton Hughey and Drake Hughey. Nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. William Albert (W.A.) Boggs will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00pm from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Dr James Shope officiating. Active pallbearers serving will include Billy Wilson, Michael Wilson, Brandon Blaylock, Zach Talley, Noah Wilson and Nathan Serritt. Honorary pallbearers include Roland Jeffords, Roland Gene Jeffords, Burt Jeffords, Anthony Jeffords, and Fred Dukes. Interment will follow the service in the Sugar Valley Church of God Cemetery with Anthony Jeffords officiating. The family will receive friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home Monday fromk 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Online condolences may be expressed and the guest book signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home is conducting the funeral services for Mr. William Albert (W.A.) Boggs, age 89 of the Concord Community, Fairmount.

William Boggs

July 30, 1920 - May 22, 2010