"Gary and I were stationed together in the United States Air Force, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Everyone loved Gary. He was always volunteering to help. He certainly had the gift of service. He really believed and lived, "Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all thy might." We have lost a dear friend that was closer than a brother. We will miss his regular phone calls with his cadence voice and infectious laugh. When he would ask for advice he always wanted to know, "what would Jesus want him to do." He was always striving to balance a disciplined life with kindness and generosity. You are all in our prayers at this time, especially Jerry. "
In loving memory of
Gary Lee Boughton
April 22, 1949 - March 6, 2018
Gary Lee Boughton, age 68 of Cowan, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his residence. Gary was born in Elmira, New York on April 22, 1949 to the late Robert Boughton and Shirley Boughton Stoddard and graduated from Milton Hershey School for Boys in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was a retired MSGT from the United States Air Force, where he specialized in airlift electronics and environmental systems technology. A member of Cowan Presbyterian Church, Gary was an avid church-goer and enjoyed singing in the choir. His passion was woodworking, especially building furniture, and listening to gospel music. His family will remember him as being compassionate in his own way, extremely loyal, honorable and proud of being in the military, but above all things a Christian. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Farmer Boughton. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Phillip Stevens) Boughton of Ooltewah; stepson, John (Kathy Elkins) Fraker of Cowan; grandson, Phillip Boughton; granddaughters, Katelynn Stevens, Jordan Stevens, Jessica (Makia) Lachance, and Christy Fraker; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Thomas, Kayden Stevens, Jadrec Fraker, and Jr. Lachance; brothers, Jimmy (Nancy) Boughton of New Jersey, Jerry Boughton of Florida, Ronnie (Pamela) Boughton of New York, Leonard (Lucy) Boughton of New York; sisters, Christine Boughton of New York, and Sharon (John) Craft of New York; and beloved four-legged best friend, Shelly. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Saturday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Pittenger and Rev. Bobby Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
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"Molly and I knew Gary when we were in the Air Force at Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton, Beach, Florida. Gary was a man of Christian character, loved his friends, and was always available with a handling hand. We pray for the family as you adjust to Gary's Home going. God Bless."
"Losing you brother is going to leave a hole in my heart. I am sorry that we lived quite a distance from each other which prevented seeing each other more often. It appears that you did not suffer and I am thankful for that. I know you are in the loving arms of our savior Jesus Christ, so that gives me peace knowing the Lord will take care of you. "
" My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Gary, when I was introduced to him by Jerry when we first met in Elmira in the 70s he was such a kind and caring man, always willing to help others, heaven gained a great angel Linda BeCraft Midlothian Virginia "
"I am sorry for your loss. As you remember your beloved through the days ahead. I want you to know that you are not alone. May our heavenly Father who loves you , comfort your heart and make you firm during this difficult time, Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. James 4:8."
"Jennifer and John, you know that our family thought the world of Gary and Pam. It saddened us when Pam passed away and now we are very sorry to hear that Gary has passed on too. This is a very difficult time for you and your extended family. We send our prayers and condolences. It's a blessing to know that Gary and Pam will enjoy eternal rest and perpetual light with God whom they loved and served in this life. "
"We will miss brother Gary. He was a generous man, and he was always fun to be around. Brother Jim and wife Nancie Boughton"