Funeral program for Sgt. Christopher Troy Boggs, Sr.

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Saturday, November 29,2008
11:00 a.m.
Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal, Pastor
Officiating
Bishop A. C. Pierce
Presiding
Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
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On the early morning of Sunday, November 23, 2008, God in His infinite wisdom
dispatched an angel of mercy to 312 N. Broad St., Claxton, GA. He Lowered Down His
Chariot and escorted His dear child, Christopher Troy Boggs, Sr. to his new residence, a
place free of suffering, sorrow and pain.
Chris entered this world on January 17, 1966. Reared in a Christian home by his
parents, Bobby and Doris Boggs, he was nurtured and taught the love of God, respect for
himself and others, strong family values and the Godly principles of life. Chris was
endowed by God with a special gift of friendliness, laughter, and hospitahty, touching
everyone he came into contact with. There was never a dull nor quiet moment in Chris
presence.
Because of who he was, Chris accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He
joined the Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and actively participated in the Youth,
Deacon-in-Training, Laymen, Adult and Male Choir Ministries.
Chris practiced good work ethics throughout his life and secured his first job at the age
of 15. He was a 1984 graduate of Claxton High School and he later attended Brewton
Parker College. In 1988, he began his career in the Georgia Department of Corrections
and worked in several Georgia correctional institutions for the past 22 years. Until his
health failed, he was employed at Smith State Prison in Glennvdle, GA as Sergeant/Shift
Supervisor and Assistant Tactical Squad Commander, (his pride and joy). Boggs,
affectionately called by his co-workers, was a umque, dependable and respected leader who
took his position seriously.
On September 7, 2002, Chris and Chenta Chavis were umted in holy matrimony. As a
family man, he reared his children, Candance, Troy, Austin and Kameron according to his
inherited principles and values. Chris loved God, his family, his church, his friend and his
commumty. He will be sadly missed.
Left to cherish his fond memories are: his wife, Cherita Boggs of Claxton, GA;
children, Candance Boggs of Collins, GA, Christopher Troy Boggs, Jr., Austin Boggs and
Kameron Boggs all of Claxton, GA; parents, Bobby and Doris Boggs of Claxton, GA and
Harry (Leona) Scott of Collins, GA; three sisters, W^anda (James) Anderson of Reidsville,
GA, Ahsa Nads of Glennvdle, GA and Aprd Scott of Jonesboro, GA; four brothers,
Michael (Liz) Murray of Claxton, GA, Harry Scott, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA, Craig
(Tammy) Scott of Lyons, GA and W^dhe Scott of Collins, GA; a grandson, Nehemiah
Tukes of CoUins, GA; two nieces, Yamise Anderson of Reidsvdle, GA and KaTrina
Johnson of Prembroke, GA; father and mother-in-law, WiUiam (Annie) Chavis of
Wnghtsvdle, GA; six aunts, Joyce (Charles) Hall of Reidsvdle, GA, Ronnie Anderson of
Hagan, GA, Nancy Qohn) Cody and Betty Costic of Brunswick, GA, Katie (Howard)
McFadden of Saginaw, MI and Marjorie Frazier, Phdadelphia, PA; three uncles, James
(Sandra) Boggs of Claxton, GA, Willie (Shirley) Boggs and Johnny Boggs of Saginaw, MI;
two great aunts. Pearl Miked of Miami, FL and Kate Moffett of Savannah, GA; two
brothers-in-law, Regmald (Adrian) Chavis of Rock Flid, SC and Michael Chavis of
Henderson, NC; several aunts and uncles-m-law, and a host of loving, carmg cousins, other
relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Bishop A. C. Pierce, Presiding
Processional with viewing.............Georgia Department
of Corrections
Bag Pipe Players
Seripture..............................Dr. Artis Carswell
Invocation.....................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson
Seleetion..........................................Choir
Reflections....................Deacon Adolphus Oglesby
Mr. Jerome Woody
Retirement of Badge..................Warden Don Jarriel
Smith State Prison
Selection.....................................Male Choir
Resolutions 85 Acknowledgements
Obituary.......................Read Silently to Soft Music
Selection............................Low Down Chariot
Words of Comfort.....................Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal
Recessional..........................Georgia Department
of Corrections
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Active Pallbearers
Tactical Squad
Smith State Prison
Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Floral Attendants
Friends of the Family
Interment
Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery
The Last Call - Smith State Prison
Repast
The family will receive friends and share repast
immediately following the Committal Service in the
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

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Ac^Turwied^ement
We sometimes never realize the value of friendship
until a time of sorrow or need. No words seem appropriate
to express our grateful appreciation for the countless
expressions of love and concern through the illness and
passing of our beloved, Chris. A special thanks to Dr. Loy
Cowart, Southern Medical Group, Evans Memorial
Hospital, the Sickle Cell Clinic of Augusta, Warden Don
Jarriel, Smith State Prison and Tactical Squad. Through
the help, support and comfort of God and friends like you
our sorrow has been a little easier to bear. We pray Gods
continuous blessings upon each of you.
The Family
Ac^owled^ement to tke ^amiCy
On behalf of the Staff of Moodys Funeral Home, we
would like to offer our sympathy on your loss. We want to
thank you for entrusting to us the final disposition of your
loved one. We hope our services have been a comfort to
you, and if we helped to lighten your burden, then our aim
was accomplished.
Professional Services Entrusted To;
MOODYS FUNERAL HOME
201 Church Street
Claxtoa, Georpia.30417
Phone: (912)
912) 739-0877