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William Morris Boleware

1945 - 2021

William Morris Boleware obituary, 1945-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

William Boleware Obituary

Mr. William Morris Boleware "Bo" was born December 14, 1945, in Gary, Indiana to Clarice (Boleware) McDonald. As a child, he spent lengthy periods of time with his grandparents, Carrie and Bud Boleware in Alexander City, Alabama. After graduating from Benjamin Russell High School in 1965, he was employed at Inland Steel in East Chicago, IN, retiring after 42 years of faithful service. During his time working for Inland Steel, he was also drafted into the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his mother; sons William M. Boleware Jr. and Marlon Boleware; brother, Dwight Washington; sisters, Charlotte McDonald and Sandra Franklin. Morris leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife Gail; a legacy of children: Anthony M. Boleware, Angela D. Boleware, Morrissa D. Boleware, and Marcus Brooks. Loving stepchildren: Vernesha (Christopher) McCormick, LaVeta Burts, Bernard McCoy, and Jason McCoy; sisters Joyce McDonald, Charlene McDonald, and Jacqueline Johnson; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Kenesha, Makayla, Jason Jr., Khamani, Deaven, Javier, Kiya, J'lah, K'Marie, and Elijah. Special friend Larry Jiles, former wife Stephanie Boleware and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, December 6, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. all at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 5, 2021.

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Angela /Willie Barefield

November 30, 2023

One of my favorite cousins that I enjoyed speaking at family events. I am so sorry I didn't know of his passing. He will surely be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family. Angela Barefield Ross/Willie Barefield

Angela Ross Barefield/ Willie Barefield

January 20, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the family. I am very sorry. I didn't know or hear about the loss. I wish my Dad and I could have known. It was always a pleasure to see our cousin. God bless the Boleware family. Our deepest sympathy.

Carell Hamoton

December 6, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Morissa and family

Jeanette Elliott

December 5, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family of Bo. He will be missed. Bo was one of the nicest and friendly person known.

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

December 5, 2021

Anthony & family,

Your father's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Della Morris

December 5, 2021

Sending my sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Bo. May God continue to hold you all in his unchanging hands

Rita Flynn

December 5, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Hosea Ezell

December 5, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Dec

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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