Richard Starr Boswell, Jr Jr

Richard Starr Boswell, Jr Jr obituary

Richard Starr Boswell, Jr Jr

Richard Boswell, Jr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Callaway-Allee Funeral Home from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2025.

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Richard Starr Boswell, Jr., age 75, of Grapeland passed away July 13, 2025 at his home. Richard was born June 25, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents, Richard Starr Boswell, Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Sutherland Boswell. Growing up in Alabama, Richard graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1968. After high school, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and his Masters from the University of West Virginia. He was a member of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) as well as the Houston Area Blacksmith Association. Richard worked for Stress Engineering Services Inc. in Houston, where he was a Principal at the time of his retirement. He enjoyed playing music, shooting sports, and blacksmithing.

Richard is survived by wife, Lilian Virginia Boswell "Ginger" of Grapeland; daughter, Sara Elizabeth Boswell and husband, Patrick Hurst of Austin; brother, Wiely Boswell and wife, Pamela of Montgomery, AL; niece, Starr Parnell and husband, Steven of Falls Church, VA; nephew, Sutherland Boswell of Montgomery, AL; and two grandnieces; numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Richard Starr Boswell, Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Boswell.

Services to be held at a later date

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Karen & Frazer

July 25, 2025

Will never forget Dickie

Robert Prescott

July 24, 2025

So sorry to learn of Dickie's passing. He and I attended Bear School, which is where I first met him. Over time, our paths went in different directions, but I'll never forget Dickie wanting to talk with me at the Class of '68 reunion. First time we had spoken since high school, but neither of us had forgotten our Bear School experiences. From his Facebook page, I learned about his life after Lanier. He was a great guy and will be truly missed.

Andy Edwards

July 22, 2025

Memories I have of my great friend Dickie go back to the summer of 1972 when we spent the summer at his cabin in Mountain City, TN. These were moments I will always cherish. He will be greatly missed.

Judy Dailey

July 15, 2025

I enjoyed knowing Richard over the last couple of years. He was always a delight to have at our Grapeland Garden Club meetings and functions. I will miss him. With loving care . Judy Dailey

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