Floyd Thomas "Tom" Boatman
Floyd Thomas "Tom" Boatman
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February 15, 1939 - July 15, 2012
ANDERSON - Floyd Thomas" Tom" Boatman, age 73, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his residence in Anderson.
Born February 15, 1939 in Englewood, TN, he was the son of the late Floyd Alexander and Minda Vaughn Boatman. Tom retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 1988 as a quality control engineer in Marietta, GA. He dearly loved his family, friends, fishing, gardening, CB Radios and computers. He was a member of Nelms Masonic Lodge #323 FandAM in Smyrna, GA.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Millie Jones Boatman and their daughters and sons-in-law, Denise Larson and her husband Doug of Anderson, Melody Boatman of Kennesaw, and Teresa Applewhite and her husband Michael of Anderson; their five grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Larson, Nicholas Larson, Kelsey Applewhite, Dillon Applewhite, and Connor Applewhite; and his brother, Charles W. Boatman.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Thelbert D. Boatman.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 3:45 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The Funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 4:00 pm. Reverend Kenneth Bailey will officiate.
It is the family's wishes that in lieu of flowers; please make donations to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or your favorite charity.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
THE MC DOUGALD FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson, SC
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deborah handy
July 19, 2012
Millie Ann,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm thinking of you in this most difficult time.
Love, Your cousin, Deborah Jones Handy
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Jenny Colley
July 17, 2012
Thinking and praying for all of you during this most difficult time.
Amy Jo Rieck
July 17, 2012
Thinking and praying for the family through these trying times. Have peace knowing he is now at home with our Lord!
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