
Roy Lavern Boggs was born February 24, 1927, to Herman and Eva Lee (Morris) Boggs on the farm southeast of Cordell, and passed away January 28, 2016, at the Integris Edmond Hospital at the age of 88. Roy was raised on the farm and attended school in Cordell. During his senior year Roy was drafted to serve in Europe during WWII. After his stint in the Army, Roy came back to Cordell, finished high school, and graduated in 1948. On November 30, 1956, Roy married the love of his life, Mattie “Pat” Robinson. Roy and Pat were married for 59 years until his death. Roy was a lifelong farmer. He had several different jobs at the elevator, sale barn, and the Rocky Gin, but his passion was farming. He truly enjoyed his life as a farmer and all his hobbies were focused around farming and cattle. He enjoyed going to cattle sales and farm auctions. Roy loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He enjoyed visiting and spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Audean Huddleston. Roy is survived by wife Pat, of the home; daughter, Kathy Ervin and husband, Danny of Weatherford; son, Donnie Boggs of Cordell; brother, Glen Boggs; grandchildren, Cory Ervin and wife, Stefanie, Scott Ervin and wife, Seon, Cody Ervin, Don Ervin, and Ben Ervin; and one great-grandson, Connor Ervin. Services for Roy Boggs were held Monday, February 1, 2016, at the 4th & College Church of Christ in Cordell, with Ronnie McKee and Chris Perrey officiating. Burial followed at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell. Services were under the direction of Musick-Varner Funeral Home of Cordell.