William "Billy" Boles Jr.

William "Billy" Boles Jr. obituary, Boston, GA

William "Billy" Boles Jr.

William Boles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home on Mar. 10, 2026.
William "Billy" Boles, Jr., 72, of Boston, GA, passed away on Monday - March 9, 2026 at Archbold Hospital.

Billy was born on April 14, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL, to the late William Francis Boles, Sr. and Virginia Strickland Boles. He was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL. He worked as a Supervisor for Southeast Toyota, where he retired from after 38 years. Billy loved watching sports, especially Florida Gators football on Saturdays. He enjoyed working in his garden, grilling, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by; his children, Ryan Boles (Lauren) of Boston, GA, and Brittany Boles of Carnesville, GA, grandchildren, Aubrey Boles, Jonny Boles, Brayden Eastwood, and Paisley Eastwood, sisters, Sharon Mann of Boston, GA, and Janet McMurry (Bill) of Ft. Valley, GA, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirly Boles.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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