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John Boggs Obituary

BOGGS, JOHN H. - age 89, of Woodstock, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away December 1, 2010. Mr. Boggs was born in Marion, NC to the late John & Hester Boggs and served his country in the US Army during WWII. John H. Boggs was selected to the 1939 National Baseball Congress Amateur All American Team at 17. During WWII he won the MLB batting championship playing for Hickam AFB in Honolulu Hawaii. He coached many championship baseball teams in Knoxville. John was a past President of Tennessee Optimist International. He served a very civic life in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by brothers, Sam & Terry Boggs. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Jean Boggs; son & daughter-in-law, Steven J.& Dorothy Boggs; sons, James C. Boggs and Mark W. Boggs; grandchildren, Shawn Boggs, Amber Boggs, Kirstyn Boggs and Coleson Boggs; siblings, Cecil Boggs, Charlotte LaBoone, Betty Williams and Pat Mathis; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2010 in the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 6th in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to Fountain City United Methodist Church, 212 Hotel Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. Condolences may be offered at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main Street, 770-926-3107 is in charge of arrangements. www.woodstockfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 3, 2010.

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Pat Bridges Cowden

December 6, 2010

Dot,Steve,Jimmy & Mark ~

How sad it was to hear that John passed away. You have always been so special, and are so often in my thoughts as we shared so many wonderful times throughout many years. Thank goodness for the wonderful memories that will forever live within all of us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will certainly be missed by all. Much love.

Mike & Linda Bridges

December 4, 2010

Dot, Steve, Jimmy and Mark,
I am saddened to hear of John's passing, but rejoice with you knowing he will be at peace and with the Lord. I have so many wonderful memories of our families special times together as neighbors. Badminton, card games, playing baseball, all those wonderful things we do when we are young! John was a fine man and commanded respect from all who knew him.

Bill York

December 4, 2010

John Boggs my thirty year or more Tennessee fishing friend,
I was saddened to hear of your Passing, my heart is very heavy but I know you are in your eternal home of Rest and Peace. The Month of December 2010 shall be set aside for our mourning of your passing. I shall miss you, but the good times you and I had together with my family and yours and our fishing expeditions. You will for ever be etched in the Chambers of Memories in my and my family's hearts . I send my condolences to your lovely wife Dot and your boys Jimmy, Steve, and Mark and their families. I bid you farewell as I look at your picture and the memories I cherished of our nice times together.



WITH THE LOVE OF THE ONE WHO CREATED US ALL,

Bill and Alice York and Family

Phil Hatcher and Family

December 4, 2010

Mrs Boggs and "boys"
What a wonderful man! What GREAT memories
Recent surgery will prevent me from being at the graveside to pay my respects. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and in the days to follow. Sincerely

Doris Summerlin

December 4, 2010

Mark and Amber, my thoughts are with you. God bless and comfort you with your precious memories.

December 3, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Boggs. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Best Wishes, Steve & Mary Berrier

Tanya Paige

December 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family..... Tanya Paige

December 3, 2010

MARK, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PENNY THOMPSON
MARIETTA DRAPERY

Karen & Marki Merritt

December 3, 2010

We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Judi Burrell

December 2, 2010

My prayers for the family. What a loss of a wonderful man.

Sam Boggs

December 2, 2010

Family...my extreme sympathies for your loss. Uncle John was a fine example of a good man, and always had my respect. So sorry the miles and the times have separated us so, but my thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with you Dot, Steve, Jim and Mark. I have such good memories of our past together!

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