Boggs, James Edgar

1933 - 2021

James Edgar Boggs, age 88, of Pickerington, died Friday, December 17, 2021. Born February 22, 1933 in Sacred Wind, KY to the late Earl and Sophia (Edwards) Boggs. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany. He retired from Columbus Auto Parts and Michigan Industrial after 28 years. He was a member of Violet Twp. Volunteer Firefighters for many years, and also worked as a brick layer and builder for several years. He was a member of Peace United Methodist Church and the Pickerington Senior Center, serving on the board of trustees for many years and also Building Maintenance Supervisor. He was an avid supporter of girls’ basketball and softball. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Myrtle Boggs; children, Mark Boggs, Kevin (Amy) Boggs, Kent Boggs, all of Pickerington, Brenda Boggs, Chico, CA; grandchildren, Whitney (Zachary) Friedman, Savannah, GA, Kyle Boggs, Pickerington; great-grandchildren, Jack and Violet Friedman; brothers, Ralph, Gene, and Earl, Jr. Boggs; sisters, Myrtle Sue Salyers and Mildred Castle; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alaina Boggs; brothers, Mitchell and Delmas

Boggs; and sister, Juanita Green. Friends may visit 11 am to 1 pm Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd N (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, where funeral service will follow at 1 pm. Interment Violet Cemetery. The family requests that everyone wear a mask. In

lieu of flowers, donations

can be made to the Alaina Boggs Memorial Fund, Fair

field Co. Foundation, 162

E. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43140 or online at www.

fairfieldcountyfoundation.

org in his memory. Online condolences and livestream service link at www. spencefuneralhome.com