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Paul Boswell Obituary
Paul Boswell, age 83, of Umpire, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
He was born on May 19, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was the son of Lake Boswell and Edna Neal Boswell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Barbara Cox; and his brothers, Burlee Boswell; and his four half-brothers, J.D. Boswell, Jack Boswell, Eldon Boswell, and Gene Boswell.
Paul was a member of Umpire Holiness Church. He married Debby Boswell on July 8, 2000. He served his country in the Marine Corps for 4 years, Paul was known for his work ethic, working as a farmer for many years. He was a jack-of-all-trades. Paul was a loving husband, father, brother, and papaw and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Debby Boswell; his three children, Donald Boswell, Wayne Boswell, and Nancy (David) Bohn; his four grandchildren, Evan (Cathy) Boswell, Alexis Boswell, Caroline Trantham, Chloe Bohn; his great-grandson, Donald Paul Boswell; his three brothers, Jerry (Vee) Boswell, Doug (Janette) Boswell, and Mike (Doris) Boswell; his two sisters, Linda Lee and Ruth Jones; along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Elite Hospice and Dr. Hulsey and his office for their wonderful care.
Pallbearers will be Doug Boswell, Evan Boswell, Wilson Manceaux, Michael Manceaux, David Bohn, and Brad Wilbanks.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the men of Umpire Holiness Church and R.H. Pinkerton.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel- Glenwood.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Umpire Holiness Church with Bro. Justin Richison and Jerry Boswell officiating.
Interment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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