James Earl Boatright Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Earl Boatright of Swainsboro, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 23, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Boatright to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Boatright and Gladys Bishop Boatright; and his siblings, Rudolph Boatright, W. S. Boatright and Mae Jean Boatright Moore.

He is survived by: his wife Josephine Peebles; his daughters, Angelia Williams (Joe) of Swainsboro and Robin Merrill (Chad) of Atlanta; and his friends, Robert Allen, Willie Brown, Asa Garrett, Corky Lanier, Sandy Shepherd and Speaking.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Veterans at the Library or Bishop's Chapel.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tomlinson Funeral Home

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Tue

Mar 25

Visitation

Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church
240 W Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401

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Mar 25

Funeral service

Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church
240 W Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401

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Mar 25

Burial

Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
240 W Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401

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