1918
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.
.
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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