Ronald Dean Boggs

BOGGS Ronald Dean Boggs, age 63, of Hilliard, drag racer and dirt mover, died peacefully at home June 15, 2010. Born in Columbus, OH September 13, 1946. Preceded in death by parents Harry Herbert and Vera Evelyn Buckley Boggs and younger brother David (1959). Left surviving are best friend, wife and business partner, Shirley Wilt Boggs; beloved daughter and son-in-law, Connie Jo and Brian Barrett; grandson, Aiden Michael Barrett; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert Steven and Cheryl Boggs; nephews, Steve and Scott Boggs; great-nephews and nieces, Steve, Tom, Sarah, and Erica Boggs; father and mother-in-law, John and Helen Wilt; brother-in-law and "side kick", Craig Wilt; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Lisa Wilt; nephew, Austin Wilt; niece, Amy Nichols and her husband, Kirk and their children, Ashlyn, Hunter and Reagan; devoted friend, Wm. Billy (Willard) Kuhn; along with many close and cherished friends. Ronnie, Shirley and a group of great employees operated Boggs Excavating Inc for 30 years. Ronnie and Steve "The Boggs Brothers" raced altereds and dragsters, entertaining drag racing fans for many years. Thanks to those who filled his last weeks with so much love and friendship and to his wonderful hospice care givers of Odyssey Health Care. Family will receive friends 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026, where funeral service will be held 12Noon Monday with visitation 1 hour prior to time of service. Pastor Ron Ellyson officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery. www.tiddfuneralservice.com