In Memorium of My Good Friend's Father

Paul Boston

April 18, 1940 - June 29, 2009

Paul E. Boston Sr., 69, of Kentucky Avenue graduated to Heaven at 3:55 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Mr. Boston was a 1958 graduate of West Frankfort High School in Illinois and retired in 1995 from Cummins Engine Co. after 31 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, attended the Salvation Army Church and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was “grandpa” to everyone but to his grandchildren he was “papaw” and he loved them all dearly.

Born in Paoli, Indiana April 18, 1940, Mr. Boston was the son of the Rev. O.C. Boston and Minnie Dillinger Boston. He married Mary Jo Creech Feb. 28, 1961.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Pastor Ed (Margaret Ann) Boston of Hope and David (Jane Lyons) Boston of Columbus; a sister, Doris Boston Crecelius of Boonville; grandchildren, Brock, Brook, Rachel and D.J. Boston, Amanda and Amber Lyons and David and Angel Stroud; and great-grandchildren, Isabella and Caeden Sych.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elizabeth Boston Stroud.

Funeral Information

VISITATION: Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Jewell - Rittman Family Funeral Home and from noon until service time Thursday.

FUNERAL: The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with his childhood friend, the Rev. Harvey Herring, officiating.

BURIAL: Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Bartholomew County Veteran’s Color Guard.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope First Wesleyan Church Building Fund.

In Memorium

Rev. Gurnade Brown

October 11, 1928 - May 21, 2009

Rev. Gurnade Brown, 80, Cairo, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Born October 11, 1928, in Boonville, Indiana, he was a son of the late Quincy and Sadie Hester Brown. He married Bonnie Blackford on June 11, 1948, and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2008. He was a Minister with the Pentecostal Church, having spread the Gospel to many as well as baptizing over 2000 people. Rev. Brown was associated with Faith Farm Ministries, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, FL, for over 55 years serving as a pastor and on the Board of Directors. He was also a member of Cairo Church of God.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Michael and Theresa Brown, Okeechobee, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Anthony Dumitras, Winston, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce B. and Hubert Sellers, Cairo, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Elizabeth Brown, Douglasville, Georgia; sisters, Nyla Allen, Fort Branch, Indiana, Norma Black, Tennyson, Indiana, Linda Duncan, Evansville, Indiana.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, (Lewis )Clifford Brown.

Gurnade was my wife Vicky's uncle. We grew quite close to he and Bonnie when we attended and served in his church, and Faith Farm Ministries in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 1983-1990. Visitation is Sunday May 24th from 4:00PM -8:00PM, with funeral Monday at 2:00PM at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville,Indiana, with burial at Maple Grove Cemetary in Boonville

The World Loses a Great Voice

In this world of R-rated entertainment and biased media, Paul Harvey was a refreshing voice on the airwaves. I join with President Bush in his sentiments:
"Laura and I are saddened by the death of Paul Harvey. Paul was a friendly and familiar voice in the lives of millions of Americans. His commentary entertained, enlightened, and informed. Laura and I are pleased to have known this fine man, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
- Former President George W. Bush

A Great Loss for The Wesleyan Church

Wesleyan News: February 23, 2009
Church Loses Two Former Superintendents

Two former district leaders of The Wesleyan Church were promoted to heaven. Rev. Francis Hubbard, 72, former district superintendent of the Kansas District of The Wesleyan Church, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at his home in Greeley, Colorado.
Rev. Marvin Hughes, 74, former Indiana South district superintendent, died December 22, 2008. Memorial services were held at Forest Hills Wesleyan Church in Evansville, Indiana. Rev. Hughes spent 51 years serving in The Wesleyan Church throughout the Indiana South District.

I had the privilege of knowing and serving under Bro. Hughes,( whose picture you see above), as he was known throughout the district. I join with Dr. Eckart's sentiments,"May God bless his memory and be with Sis. Hughes and family as they adjust to life without this great man."...keith 1 Cor 13