LTC George E. Boy

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Lt. Col. George E. Boy, 87, Boones Creek, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.

George was a native and lifelong resident of the Boones Creek Community. He was a son of the late George L “Fay” and Blanche Roland Boy.

George was graduate of Boones Creek High School and attended E.T.S.U. before receiving his B.S. Degree in Business from Steed College.

He worked for the U.S. Government Department of the Army as a Military Technician, retiring in 1992 with over thirty-five years of service.

George was a U.S. Army veteran as well, serving his country during the Korean War. Following his discharge from active duty, he continued to serve in Army Reserves and National Guard, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel with over forty years of service in the armed forces. He then served fifteen additional years with the Tennessee State Guard.

George was a member of Snow Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over forty years, and a member of the Retired Officers Association.

He loved being in and around water, especially Boone Lake, where he enjoyed boating and water skiing, and loved teaching others how to ski.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, James William “Jay” Boy, and two sisters, Daris Boy Martin and Betty Ann Boy.

He is survived by his wife of over fifty-three years, Laura Denny Boy; three sons, George Robert “Robby” Boy and fiancé Sharon, Chris E. Boy, and Jonathan K. Boy, all of Boones Creek; one sister, Joyce Boy Hamilton, Bristol; three grandchildren, Jacob Robertson Boy and Sophia Elizabeth Boy, both of Simpsonville, SC, Dylan Lynn Boy, White Pine; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, February 2, 2020, at 5:00 P.M, from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Adkins, officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in the funeral home parlor. The graveside committal service will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard and members of the Tennessee Army National Guard.

Pallbearers will be Jason Poteat, Chris Widener, Gerald green, Tony Slaughter, Jeff Shipley and Jeff Larimer.

George married Laura Denny about 1963. Laura (daughter of Robert Stanley Denny and Elizabeth Aneita Carathers) was born about 1946 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Blanche Kathryn Roland. Blanche was born on 3 Nov 1912 in Rutherford County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Nov 2008 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Blanche Roland Boy, 96, of 155 Bright Ridge Drive, Gray, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Lakebridge Healthcare Center.

She was born in Forest City, North Carolina, daughter of the late James Milton and Florence Kate Hall Roland. Blanche was a homemaker and member of the Boone Trail Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.L. "Fay" Boy, in 1981; three brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Daris B. and Rev. Dale Martin, of Radford, Virginia, Joyce and B.L. "Dick" Hamilton, of Bristol, Betty Ann Boy, of Gray; two sons and a daughter-in-law, J.W. Boy of Gray, George E. and Laura D. Boy, of Johnson City; six grandchildren, Lisa Phipps, Lori Hamilton Dykes, Darlene Lane, George Robby Boy, Christopher E. Boy and Jonathan K. Boy; five great grandchildren, Cody Phipps, Anna Lane, Andrew Lane, Jacob Boy and Sophie Boy; two sisters, Mrs. Pereda Weaver, of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ellen Romano, of West Haven, Connecticut.

A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Dr. Paul Lane. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

A committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be family members.

William married Mary Ellen Galliher on 3 Jun 1902 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mary was buried in Mar 1881 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married Mary E. Akard on 17 Jan 1867 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 10 Dec 1845 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1899 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]