ARTHUR LEROY BOSTON
May 31, 1939-June 18, 2017
Arthur Leroy Boston, 78, Goldsboro, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, Father's Day, while surrounded by his family.
Art was born in McVey, Ill., May 31, 1939, to the late Evan Leroy Boston and Violet Lucille Eubank Boston.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and retired in 1981 with the rank of master sergeant. Art's valor and skill were recognized with numerous decorations.
He loved fishing, hunting and camping, but most of all, his family.
He was known for his ability to repair virtually anything and for his great sense of humor.
Art was a member of The Lord's Vineyard Church.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 21, 2017, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at The Lord's Vineyard Church, 3651 Salem Church Road, Goldsboro, followed by a service celebrating Art's life at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary, with pastor David Hayes officiating. Interment will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery with the rendering of full military honors.
Art is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra "Sandi" Boston; children, Sandra "Sandy" Boston Cook and special friend, Hank, of Albany, N.Y., Jim Snowden and wife, Tammy, of Pikeville and Wendi Scobey of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Jessica Edmister (Matthew), Stephanie Bennett (Adam), Sarah Neider (Joe), Ashley McKinley (Steven), Michael Hudson (Hannah), Jimmy Bundy (Christina) and Austin Snowden (Taylor); and seven great-grandchildren, Alice, Summer, Cole, Lexa, Nicole, Ani Katherine and Isabelle.
He is also survived by his sister, Sue Ann Schuetz of Illinois, and several nieces and nephews he loved very much.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Cures for the Colors, SMOC, 203 Cox Blvd., Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on June 20, 2017 7:22 AM