Earl Allen Boggess

Earl Allen Boggess, 67, of Buchanan, Va., joined his Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Earl was a devoted husband, father, brother, and Paw Paw who dearly loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Reta M. Boggess; children and spouses, Richard Boggess, of Eagle Rock, Donald R. and Lisa Boggess, of Bedford, Jeffery W. Boggess, of Blue Ridge, and Laura and Phillip Burks, of Buchanan; grandchildren, Zachary and Abbi Boggess, Elijah Boggess, Taylor Newcomb, and Ainsley and William Burks; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy Pritt, and Marie and William Jones; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Jody Boggess, and Paul and Gina Boggess; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the National Kidney Foundation, 1742 E. Parham Road, Richmond, Va. 23228. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.