Lee Boston, age 56, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born December 3, 1959, in Gallipolis to Garland and Glenna (Smith) Boston.
Lee is survived by his parents, Garland and Glenna Boston, of Jackson; a sister, Jeanee (Merle) Collins, of Jackson; nephews, Greg and Chris Dalton and their families and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Also surviving are several extended family members, numerous friends and his beloved dogs, Buddy and Sammi.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Aubra and Violet Smith; paternal grandparents, William and Florence Boston; cousins, Dwayne Smith and Bruce Kerr; uncles, Dexter, William and Marlin Boston and Carl Smith and Tom Kirby; aunt, Ruth (Denver) Kerr; and special friend, Kerry Sue Hess.
Lee was a member of the Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church in Jackson, he attended J-VAC Industries and always participated in the Special Olympics and he was very proud of his medals. He participated at church in anything he could, especially assisting in the teaching of Sunday school, and singing in the choir, when he could. He was a proud graduate of the Jackson High School Class of 1979. He loved all Ohio State sports, especially Buckeyes football. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson with Pastor Rick Christman officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com