Bryant Eugene Boley
January 19, 1929 ~ June 27, 2019
Bryant Eugene Boley, age 90, of Elkhart, entered eternal rest on Thursday, the 27th day of June, 2019 at Legacy at Town Creek. He was born on the 19th day of January, 1929, in Akron, Alabama, to John Ivan Boley and Bernice Rabon Boley.
Mr. Boley served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning home, in 1950, he started working for Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas. He worked his way up the ladder to the position of Superintendent, and later retired in 1986. Mr. Boley was a family man that loved his family unconditionally. He respected everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts and was a faithful Christian and a member of Long Lake Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice Boley; wife, Chilie "Charlie" Boley; sisters, Kate Smith and Jenny Boley; brothers, John Boley, Pete Boley, Ivan Boley, Benny Boley, Jim Boley, Pat Boley and Bubba Boley.
Mr. Boley is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Ann Cox and husband Dave of Elkhart, Texas, Christine Jones and husband Gary of West Columbia, Texas; son, Bryant Eugene Boley, Jr. and wife Carol Ann of Palestine, Texas; 7 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Funeral services for Bryant Eugene Boley will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 1st day of July, 2019 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Ben Rhone officiating. Interment will follow in Wheelock Cemetery in Flo, Texas.
Friends are cordially invited to visit with the family one hour prior to the service.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Beau Boley, Casey Jones, Dan Snodgrass, Chris Chambers, Robert Higginbotham and Joe Higginbotham.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Mr. Boley's memory can be directed towards Long Lake Baptist Church, 10517 W. State Highway 294, Palestine, Texas 75801.
Funeral services for Bryant Eugene Boley are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Miss you daddy. I know you are in heaven happier than a tick to be back with mom. Ya’ll have fun and I will see you again some day. CJ
Thinking of all of Uncle Boley’s family. Uncle Boley will be missed by all … he was so good to us all. Will be praying for you over the months. He is indeed rejoicing with our families and together at last with his sweetie. Your cousin Nita
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Were so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Curtis & Cynthia
The Ripkoski family would like to send our condolences to the entire Boley family for the loss of Mr. B E Boley, known to us affectionately as just (Boley) The entire family was and still is very close friends with our family and has been for the past almost 70 years. Carolyn, Eugene, Chris we are so sorry for your loss of your father. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of “Our Savior†until we see him again.
To the family of Mr. Boley, please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. We know there are no words to express the grief you must feel. Please know that very soon those tears of grief will be replaced with tears of joy as you welcome back your loved one in the resurrection. We hope these words bring a measure of hope.
Dear family, my condolences to you. May these promises from the Scriptures help you endure the loss of Bryant, for Jehovah is the God of all comfort. “Do not be anxious…..but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.†Isaiah 26:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Philippians 4:6-7 NWT. Peace, and many happy memories of Bryant be with you.
I admired Mr Boley very much. He was a sweet sweet man. He has touched the lives of many and will be missedâ£ï¸ Hold fast to your memories.
Love u uncle doc an god bless your family u an your family are in our prayers
We pray for Mr. Boley’s family and friends, that you all find comfort in remembering his life and legacy, and have peace in knowing that he is safe in God’s memory (John 5:28-29).
Our Sincere Condolences,
The Snyders
You will be truly missed and loved.. I’ve heard so many memories and good times .. and I want to thank you for letting me come and share Christmas with you and your family it was one of the best Christmas’s that I’ve had in a very long time and it meant so much to me.. fly highâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
It is with heavy heart to hear my dear, dear friend has departed for the Heavenly Realm. He and Charlie were cherished friends…I regret I will be unable to be present in his celebration of life…my first cousin’s wife passed and her services are also Monday. May B.E.’s soul forever rest in peace. So mote it be.