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Saturday, September 19, 2015 William M. "Bill" Boxley January 15, 1928 ~ September 19, 2015 Funeral services for William "Bill" M. Boxley, 87, of Chickasha, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Woods officiating. William M. Boxley was born January 15, 1928 in Ninnekah, Oklahoma, the son of Samuel A. Boxley and Effie K. [Cole] Boxley. He passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Tuttle, Oklahoma. Bill moved to Chickasha from Ninnekah with his family as a child and attended Chickasha Public Schools, graduating in 1946. He joined the Merchant Marines and later attended college at Cameron University in Lawton. While he was in the Reserves he was called to active duty during the Korean War, where he served in the United States Army. For his service to his country, he received the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. On April 15, 1950 he married the love of his life, Ethel Sue Blurton, in Ryan, Oklahoma and they were united in marriage 55 years, until her passing in 2005. He worked for Superior Oil and Gas and later was employed by USDA in the Watershed Research Department, retiring in 1988. He liked to play cards and garden. Bill really loved all OU Athletics. Bill was a member of the Chickasha Elks Lodge # 2125 for many years, where he had served as the Exalted Ruler. He was also a member of Parkview Christian Church for many years. Bill was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Sue Boxley, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sharyl Boxley, of Tuttle; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Greg Rowe, of Edmond; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family and friends. Services and interment in Fairlawn Cemetery are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. |
© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Thursday, December 22, 2005 Ethel "Sue" [Blurton] Boxley July 4, 1929 ~ December 22, 2005 Funeral services for Ethel Sue Bosley, 76, of Chickasha will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2005, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with David Woods officiating. Ethel Sue Boxley was born July 4, 1929, in Ryan, Oklahoma. She died Thursday, December 22, 2005, in Chickasha. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. © The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Friday, 23 December 2005 Ethel "Sue" [Blurton] Boxley July 4, 1929 ~ December 22, 2005 Funeral services for Ethel Sue Boxley, 76, of Chickasha were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2005, in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with David Woods officiating. Ethel Sue Bosley was born July 4, 1929, in Ryan, Oklahoma. She died Thursday, December 22, 2005, in Chickasha. Sue grew up in Ryan, where she attended public schools. She graduated from Ryan High School in 1947. After graduation, she attended three years of college at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, before meeting the love of her life, William "Bill" Boxley. Bill and Sue were married on April 15, 1950, in Ryan, Oklahoma. This union brought them two children: Larry and Linda. They were blessed with 55 wonderful years together. Sue enjoyed making, selling, and attending the local craft shows. She enjoyed cooking, expecially for her family. She was a great asset to the Chickasha community. She has done volunteer work for the local food pantry, Grady Memorial Hospital, and other programs in the area. She was a member of the Parkview Christian Church. She served on many of the committees for the church and donated her time for many of the church activities. She loved her church family and always looked forward to spending time with them. Sue was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by husband, Bill Boxley, of the home; one son and his fiancé: Larry Boxley and Sharyl McHugh, of Chickasha; one daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Greg Rowe, of Liberal, Kansas; three granddaughters: Autumn and Starla Boxley, of Visalia, California and Stephanie Rose, of Liberal, Kansas; two great grandsons: Hunter and Tristin Bosley; sister-in-law: Neoma Boxley, of Edwardsville, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. Interment was held in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home |
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