William T. Boaz

WILLIAM T-BONE BOAZ, SR. Marion William T-Bone Boaz Sr, 82, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 12:15 P.M. at his residence. William was born December 24, 1920 to Aaron T. and Mamie (Bunker) Boaz in Karnak, Illinois. He married Myrtle M. Huff on July 16, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas, she survives in Marion. William retired from the Air Force in 1970 with 22 years active duty and 8 years in the Reserves, a total of 30 years. He was a veteran of WWII and Vietnam. William was Commander of the VFW Post #1301 for two years and a life member. He was Mason 32nd degree and belonged to the Saline Lodge #339 of Goreville, a member of the Scottish Rites, Shriners and American Legion. Survivors include: Daughter Teresa Boaz of Marion Son William T. Boaz Jr. of Marion Grandson William T. Boaz III of Marion Great-Grandson Robert Michael Boaz of Marion Three Brothers - Milton Mutt Boaz and wife Erna of Marion Melvin Tuffy Boaz and wife Venita of Carbondale Vail Boaz of St. Petersburg, Florida Two Sisters Ida Mae Pritchett of Romeoville, Illinois Patsy Owens and husband Earl of Marshall, Indiana Preceded by: Parents, two brothers, Aaron Boaz Jr., Calvin Boaz, and four sisters, Mildred Rae Boaz, Betty Lou Boaz, Edith Caroline Riley and Virginia Ropp. Funeral services will be Friday, October 3rd at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Tex Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Cana Cemetery in Goreville with graveside military rites performed by V.F.W. Post #1301. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7 P.M. by Saline Lodge #339. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. For additional information or to sign the guest register visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com