Denny Boatright

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Denny B. Boatright, 83, passed away April 24, 2018. Denny was born August 14, 1934 in Joplin, MO to Burton and Frances Boatright. Denny served in the United States Army as a sergeant and returned to the Carthage Area to raise his family. He worked for and retired from Vickers Corporation.

Denny very active in his community and served as a Carthage Council Cryptic Mason, as well as a member of Knights Templar, Royal Arch Mason, Abou Ben Adhem Shriners and a Scottish Rite Free Masonry. He also served as a chairman for the Maple Leaf Festival in 1976 and was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church of Carthage.

Denny was united in marriage to Jeannette Wilks; she preceded him in death.

Denny is survived by one daughter, Jan Wiggins and husband John of Rolla; one son, Anthony Boatright and wife Karen of Webb City; one brother Thomas Michael Boatright and wife Karen of Springfield; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister in infancy, and one sister, Barbara Johnson.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hackney Cemetery, Northeast of Carthage.

Contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.