Charles Eugene Boatman age 76 of Hillsboro died Saturday, August 31, 2002 at the home of his daughter. He was born June 12, 1926 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of the late Alonzo and Alma (Fiess) Boatman. Mr. Boatman had been a meat cutter for forty-two years, two years with the Shaffer’s Market and exactly forty years with the Albers and Great Scott Companies in Hillsboro retiring in 1992. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post 9094 serving as the Post Historian, writing many historical articles for the Scuttlebutt Newspaper, he was a charter member of the Highland County Honor Guard, a twenty-seven year member of the Bainbridge American Legion Post #14, a life member of the AmVets Post #61 and a twenty-five year member of the Hillsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1161. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Boatman of Hillsboro and Gary Boatman of Hillsboro, his daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Roy Brown of Hillsboro, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lon Boatman Jr. of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Mike and Mary Jane Boatman of Hillsboro, Phil and Betty McDaniels of Hillsboro, one sister, Clara F. Scott of Hillsboro and eight grandchildren, Lori, Brad, Nathan and Mitch Boatman of Hillsboro, Brice and Brant Cooper of Hillsboro and Bria and Brian Brown of Hillsboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Thomas Boatman and one sister, Thelma Day. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. John Porter will officiate. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard, will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with Fraternal Order of Eagles memorial services at 7:45 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland County Society for Children and Adults, 930 North West Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or to Hospice of Clinton County, 61 East Main Street, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. For more information or to sign our online register book please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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I sure lost a buddy--Charlie and I have been buddies for upteen years. Everytime I saw him we talked of the old times. You have my sincere sympathy in your loss. Donna
6551 Springhill Dr. Hillsboro,Oh 45133
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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We want the family to know that you have our sympathy. I always liked Charley and his family. God be with you all.
Kenny,
You know how much your father was an inspiration and friend to me. During my years at Albers his cheerful encouragement played no small part in my fondest memories. From little league to Congressional campaign he was a confidant and encourager. My deepest affection to you Gary and your entire family. The entire region benefited from his constant smile.........and thus we join you in the pain of your loss.
Bob McEwen
This is a tribute to my grandpa: Dear Pappaw Chuck, It's your grand daughter Bria. I miss you more than ANY words could possibly express and I think about you every day. You were everything to me and the best grandpa ever. You taught me SO SO many things growing up and I just wish that if only for a minute,I could have you back here with me.You were the most intelligent,kind,loving person I will ever meet in my entire life. It's like they always say:"Good things don't always last." I love you VERY much. When ever I make decisions in life the first thing to cross my mind is "what would Pappaw Chuck do"? I want to grow up and be successful and I want you to be proud of me,because I was the luckiest,proudest granddaughter on earth. That place in my heart will never be filled again. It's okay,because I know I'll meet you in heaven one of these days.By the way,Buckeyes were state champs in 2002! I bet you were jumping up and down watching them up there. You are truly missed! I LOVE YOU!!! Love, Bria
It's been ten years almost and I still think about you every single day. I love you so much pappaw Chuck.