Roger Kent Boggess, Sr., 80, of Morgantown, formerly of Burton near Hundred, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
He was born Sept. 17, 1943, the son of the Late William Rex Boggess and Iva Pearl (Miller) Boggess.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce (Shafer) Boggess. They were united in marriage on June 29, 2012.
His first wife, Bonita Mae (Hall) Boggess, whom he married Jan. 12, 1963, preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1985. Bonnie is the mother of his five boys.
He attended Lumberport High School, then joined the United States Army in March 1961. Roger was a proud United States veteran and served his country honorably.
Roger retired from Eastern Association Coal Corp.-Federal No. 2 Mine with 27 years of dedicated service. After retiring from the mine, he worked for Francis Engineering in Morgantown for approximately 12 years.
He is survived by five sons, Roger K. Boggess, Jr. (Nancy), Daniel R. Boggess, (DellAnn), Richard A. Boggess, Gerald W. Boggess, (Holly) and James M. Boggess (Christine). Also surviving are three stepsons, Aaron L. Boggess (Tiffany), Chad N. Boggess (Holly), and Jonathan M. Boggess, (Ashley). Additionally surviving are nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and six stepgranddaughters that loved him greatly. His sisters surviving him, Garnett Y. Dennison, Phyllis G. Pigott, (Dave), and one brother, Denver R. Boggess, (Judy); and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is an ex-wife, Donna Boggess and her daughter, Stephanie King, whom he raised from a young age.
In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Lou Holt and Maxine Bacon.
He attended the Calvary Baptist Church located at 519 Burroughs St., in Morgantown.
Roger loved being with family and friends. He also loved his neighbors and always had time to stop and chat. Everyone who really knew him, loved him dearly and will surely miss him. He loved watching Nascar on TV and going to the Nascar races.
Friends and family will be received at the Tennant Funeral Home, 2678 Hornet Hwy., Hundred, from 4-9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Funeral services will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church, 519 Burrough St., Morgantown, on Monday, Feb. 26, at 11:45 a.m. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Burial with follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton with full military honors.
