BORN

1918

DIED

2013

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Saraland, Alabama

Wilson Boggan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2013.

Wilson Boggan, 95, a resident of Saraland, Alabama, passed into eternity on December 14, 2013. Mr. Boggan was born November 23, 1918, in Bolling, Alabama, to Willie and Martha Pope Boggan. After finishing his education he moved from the farm to Prichard, Alabama, where he began a 38-year career with International Paper and met his future wife of 70 years, Julia Daniel Boggan.
In 1943, his new job and new marriage were interrupted by two years' overseas service in WWII, with Company I, 350th Infantry, 88th Division, fighting with the "Blue Devils" in North Africa and Italy. Mr. Boggan brought home many medals of valor which he tucked away in a drawer with no explanation -- The Bronze Star for Valor; WWII Victory Medal; European African Middle Eastern Medal with Two Bronze Stars; the distinguished Combat Infantry Badge for outstanding fighting ability in combat; the Good Conduct Medal; and also earned the French Croix de Guerre for acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. Many years later when the medals were found by his growing daughters, they asked to hear the stories of his valor. The only explanation ever provided was, " I received them for doing my job, nothing more. We don't need medals in life for doing what we're supposed to do – Simply perform every task to the best of your ability and that's reward enough. " And everyone who knew Mr. Boggan knew he lived his life by those very words.

He is survived by his wife, Julia, and four daughters -- Anita Scoper (Kenneth), Ellen Rooney (Phil), Mary Dove (Ricky), Martha Biggs (Wayne); 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives; and a loving church family and staff at First Baptist North Mobile. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
Visitation is Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m. with services following at 11:OO, at First Baptist North Mobile. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Mr. Boggan's name to First Baptist North Mobile for Missions or "Love Helps" to aid needy families in the North Mobile community.

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January 21, 2014

Jean Johnson

I wish I had known Wilson better because he was such a great man of valor. No wonder our Julia loved him so much. My best pastor ever growing up was Bro. Zell Pope from Bolling, Al.
Blessings and prayers to all the Boggan family.

December 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

December 18, 2013

Anita Hewes

Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. What a great man he was. I pray that God will help you thru this time.
Sincerly
Anita Cannon Hewes

December 17, 2013

James Patrick

The world has lost a man of valiance and utter Godliness. I can only imagine Mr. Boggan enjoying his homecoming. I pray peace and comfort for Mrs. Boggan, their four beautiful daughters and the entire extended family. God is good.

December 17, 2013

Windsor Hodges

Rest In Peace Uncle Wilson, Hug All the Family and Friends there with you.
Windsor.

December 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family! What a blessing he must have been to you all! I was so touched by his words, "we don't need medals for doing what we're supposed to do" ... truly words to live by! May God's peace that passes all understanding comfort and sustain you during this time.
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Deborah May

December 17, 2013

Linda Wakeland

Sorry for your loss.

December 17, 2013

You were so blessed to have a wonderful father and husband. Take comfort in knowing he is in his eternal home. Our prayers are with you.
God be with you,
Dan and Priscilla Taylor

December 17, 2013

Emily Winn

Thinking of you all and lifting up many prayers for your family.

December 17, 2013

Jerry & Mary Beavers
Our deepest sympathy about the loss of
Wilson. We love you both and have treasured your friendship.
your friendship.

December 17, 2013

Mary Sikes

Thinking of you and praying for you in the home going of your wonderful husband and father. May God give you peace and comfort as only He can.

December 16, 2013

Gary & Peppi Garrett

What a beautiful tribute to a great man. We are lifting you all up to our Heavenly Father.

December 16, 2013

Barbara Cave

He was one of the Greatest Generation and they were a special group of young people in the 40's. They are one by one "going home". What a wonderful reunion in Heaven.
My love and prayers are with the family! May God grant you the peace that comes only from Him.

December 16, 2013

Doug Wilson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 16, 2013

We are praying for your loss of one the sweetest Christians we have ever known. Always smiling and always spoke encouragement. He will be missed but the gates of heaven were opened widely for this saint. I know there is rejoicing in heaven at his homecoming...Praying for you JR and Kathy Mcbride

December 16, 2013

Pat Rambo - Hoff

Peace be with you.

December 16, 2013

Julia, Ellen, Anita, Martha, and Mary, all of you have been on my heart and in my prayers the last few days. You are all dear to me, and I feel blessed to have known your precious husband and Dad. Praying for sweet peace for all of you.
Marion Wells

December 16, 2013

Brenda Arnold

It is a testimony to the life he lived to know Ellen Boggan Rooney. What a beautiful declaration of a life lived that honored our Lord and honored his family. I look forward to meeting Mr. Wilson Boggan in Heaven! Dearest Ellen, Mrs. Julia, and family, we are praying for you all.

In His love, Brenda and John Arnold

December 16, 2013

Sandra Pipkin

What a wonderful man he was. I wish I had known him. I will meet him in that great city where the streets are paved with pure gold. Can't you just see him now healthy, happy and walking with Jesus. Like the song says, " if you could see me now." My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and sisters.

December 16, 2013

Elizabeth Jernigan

Knowng Wilson Boggan has been like taking a journey with someone so interesting ..that the first hour passed and you hardly knew it. Jimmy said he always said, "How you doing pard?"
Wilson, you will march in the King's army now!

December 16, 2013

Pege Crane

Beautifully written words to honor a life well lived for His Savior. Blessings of comfort for each and every one of you daughters and your precious mother, Mrs. Julia, always well thought of and remembered by our family and my dear Aunt Christine Hill. Thank you for lifting up Jesus in your lives.

December 16, 2013

peggy hurd

Julia & Girls, Louis & I are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man as Wilson was. We Loved him also. Praying for all of you.

December 16, 2013

Billy and Teresa Graham

We grieve with you and pray God's tender mercies to your hearts.

December 16, 2013

Ramona Savell

Your family is in our prayers. Love you!

December 16, 2013

Joyce Saviak

Since my grandmother was Rose Boggan, we may be related. I would be proud to be called family after reading the sweet tribute to this patriot. May he rest in peace. We thank him for his service and pray for his family. Thank you for sharing the story of such a life well lived.

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