Herald-Dispatch
Huntington, WV
CHARLES THOMAS BOGGS
(Jun 29, 2010)
CHARLES THOMAS BOGGS of Lexington, Va., died June 27 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Charles, known to all as Chuck, was born on June 16, 1944, in Huntington, W.Va., to Henry Thomas Boggs and Jeanne Delporte Boggs. Jeanne Boggs still resides in Huntington; H.T. Boggs resides in Lakeland, Fla. Chuck first came to Rockbridge County as a freshman at Washington & Lee in 1962. He was immediately enchanted by the rugged beauty of western Virginia. After completing his graduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, he had the opportunity to return to Washington & Lee as a professor. He loved the university and was fully aware of how privileged he was to live out his life in such unique and wonderful surroundings. In a letter to a close friend, Chuck defined a life well lived as one spent in service to certain tasks: to develop oneself spiritually, to promote and preserve the good things in life, to be of some use and value to one's fellow beings, and to contribute something to the world. Chuck's life was a joyful tribute to these goals. Chuck's passion for an understanding of the good life led to a long teaching career in the Philosophy Department at Washington & Lee. For 37 years he was honored to play a part in developing the discernment of generations of young men and women. Chuck loved his work and his students. Chuck's contributions to the world include a devotion to various local conservation efforts. He worked energetically for the cause of wilderness conservation in Virginia. He was especially influential in the creation and management of the Rich Hole and St. Mary's wilderness areas. Chuck had a passion for the outdoors and was also involved in efforts to improve water quality and trout habitat in local streams. In the course of these pursuits, he made many fine friends and enjoyed many adventures. Despite the ravages of Alzheimer's disease, Chuck's gentle good humor and concern for others remained a witness to his deep gratitude to God and his enduring love for his family. In addition to his parents, Chuck leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Jean Burns Boggs, and three beloved sons: Charles Thomas Jr. (and his lovely wife of many years, Lynne), Ethan Andrew, and Jeremy Lewis. Chuck loved deeply and was deeply loved. He will be sorely missed. His quiet wisdom, his humor and kindness, his deep and peculiar intelligence, his great enthusiasm for adventure in wild places, and his ease and enjoyment of living will be cherished by all those blessed to have known him. All arrangements are private. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.
In Memory of Nancy & "Coach"
Nancy Ellen Brown Jordan
Nancy Brown Jordan of Willowbrook, IL died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Jordan, 58, was born March 3, 1944 in Huntington, WV. She was a Hinsdale area resident since 1966 and a successful realtor for 16 years. She was very active at Grace Episcopal Church and Lake Hinsdale Village. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her father, Paul T. Brown. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Brown; her husband Roger P.; her children Amie Kaczmarek, Ellen Spitalli, Nina Kuhlman, and Roger Jr.; her grandchildren, Emily, Amanda, Lauren, Paul, and Charlie; and her brother, Paul T. Brown Jr. A memorial Mass was said Monday, July 29. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 120 E. First St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. Arrangements were made by Elliston Funeral Home in Hinsdale. (From the "Doings Newspaper of Hinsdale, IL, Aug 1st, 2002)
"Coach" O.C. "Doug" Greenlee
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GREENLEE, O.C. 'DOUG', died July 28, 2002 at age 93. He was born in Leon, WV on December 31, 1908. Attended Point Pleasant High School and received an A.B. Degree from Marshall University in 1934 and an M.A. in 1950 During the Depression years, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Doug's main vocation was as a coach in Huntington, WV. There, from 1941-1954, he coached all sports at West and Oley Junior High Schools from 1954-1963 he was Dean of Boys, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director at Huntington High School. Then he became Principal of Beverly Hills Junior High from 1963-1971. He was a member of the 5th Avenue Baptist Church. He retired to Winter Park in 1971. He coached in the Maitland Little League. In 1987, he was elected to the Marshall University Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance in multiple sports. Examples include holding the High School mile track record in the State of West Virginia from 1928 to 1986, led the Marshall baseball team in batting for two years, had a 204 win 75 loss record in 19 years of coaching baseball and the last two years he coached, his teams won 47 games and lost only 3. He was President of the Varsity 'M' Club and a baseball scout for the Detroit Tigers. His love was teaching baseball and helping his students to be successful in life. He had a great influence on many young men's lives. He was married to Dorothy Druen, now deceased. He is survived by a sister, Phyllis Smith of Nitro, WV; three daughters, Suzanne White, Lucille Bearsch and Lenore Dillard, all of Winter Park; six grandchildren, Meg Pietkiewicz, Beth Bellows, Mary Sysan Roycik, Don Saunders, Jr., Elaine Forrester, Doug White and 15 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, his friends and students may make a donation in his memory to Hospice of the Comforter, 595 Montgomery Rd Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 677-5091 www.baldwinfairchildfuneral.com. Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 7/30/2002.
