DONALD C. BOGGS

NEWPORT, TENN. — Donald C. Boggs went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021. Born in Pound, Virginia on March 13, 1930 to father, Donaldson Boggs and mother, Bertie Cantrell, he attended school in Pound and Baltimore, Md., graduating from Pound High School in 1948. Donald attended and graduated from the Knoxville Business College in 1949 and served in the U. S. Army from 1950-1952. Following his DDS graduation from the University of Tennessee in 1958, he worked for the University of Alabama for 3 years before going into private practice. Donald joined the U. S. Public Health Service in 1962 and spent 20 years serving the Native American peoples in six states, working in hospitals, clinics and schools. He was awarded the PHS’ highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, for his work with the Navajo Nation. Donald furthered his education, receiving his MPH from the University of Michigan in 1970.

After retiring in 1982, Donald spent his time pursuing his love of hunting and fishing, dividing his time between Cosby, Tenn. and Lake Wales, Fl.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene Wilson Boggs. Additional survivors include his son (Rocky-Carol) of Ind.; two brothers, six sisters and many nieces and nephews. Special recognition to nieces and nephews Michael and Nancy Humphries and Allan and Suzanne Mair.

The family would like to extend gratitude to the nurses and staff of Wellington Manor (our angels) in Newport, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holston Home United Methodist Home for Children in Greenville, Tennessee.

Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.