William Junior Boggs

William Junior Boggs, 79 of Dog Run Rd. Salem departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on May 8, 1934 at Thornton a son of the late William Washington and Mabel Pearl Snyder Boggs. Twice married he was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Allen Boggs. On October 20, 2007 he married Mary Elizabeth Alfred Boggs who survives.

Also surviving is three sons, James Boggs and wife Alcinda, Clarksburg, William A. Boggs, Weston, Christopher Gladkosky, Salem, one grandchild, Lindsey Boggs, one great grandchild, Cayden Boggs. five brothers, John A. Boggs, MN, Merritt Boggs, Clarksburg, Max Boggs, Los Angeles, CA, James Boggs, Hagerstown, MD and Joseph Boggs, Alum Bridge. Two sons, Joseph Wayne Boggs and John Andrew Boggs preceded him in death.

Mr. Boggs was a retired Major, U. S. Army Special Forces. He had two tours of duty in Vietnam and was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He was Department of WV Military Order of Purple Heart State Commander; 3rd District Commander, American Legion and Commander, Underage Veterans of Military Service. He was a Cum Laude graduate of Fairmont State University. Mr. Boggs and his first wife bred and showed Chow Chow as Sylvan Heights Chows.

A memorial service will be conducted in the Harbert Funeral Home 287 W. Main St. Salem on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 4:00PM. There will be a time of gathering one hour prior to his service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Humane Society.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.harbertfuneralhome.com. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Boggs family.

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