John William Boggs, 84, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1942, in Louisa, Kentucky, to the late Edgar and Marguerite Boggs.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a graduate of Marshall University and built a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant, working in finance within the steel industry and other manufacturing sectors. Beyond his professional accomplishments, John was a skilled handyman who dedicated his time and services to those in need throughout his community.
He was known for his generous spirit, unwavering faith, and serving others. John found great joy in volunteering at his church, bicycling, landscaping, reading, and most of all, spending time with his beloved family. His humor, kindness, and positive outlook on life left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Belinda Sturgill Boggs; his children, Melissa Boggs Turner (Craig) and John William Boggs, Jr. (Andrea); his grandchildren, Alexis Turner, Jacob Turner, Ella Boggs, Arrington Boggs; his nieces, Rachelle Shepherd, Nikki Cannatelli, Marti Marcum, Julia Boggs; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Nick Boggs.
John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his charitable heart, his willingness to help others, and his steadfast devotion to his family and faith.
A celebration of John’s life will be announced at a later date.
John was an incredible man, friend, husband and father. It's been too many years since I have seen him but memories of his friendship will always be with me. Heaven will be an even better place now.
05/03/2026
Jeff Osborne
This is absolutely heartbreaking to hear. It would be very hard, if not impossible, to find a man as good-hearted and generous as John. He has been my next door neighbor since we moved in back in 2018. From the very beginning, he was just so warm and welcoming of my family and I to the neighborhood. Since then he was always asking if I needed any help with anything I was doing outside and became fast friends with our dogs, always referring to them as "his dogs." When our lab passed away unexpectedly a few years back, he was as heartbroken as we were.
As hard a loss as it is, I take great solice in knowing he was a true man of God and is in a much better place now. My heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Belinda and the rest of his family.
Rest easy, John. You will be truly missed by myself and everyone else that has ever had the blessing of knowing you. Please do me a favor and give Knox a good belly rub from me when you see him.
05/02/2026
Eddie Lewis
I have known John for a while and he was one of the kindest, hardest working man I have met. He would work with me doing small jobs at my dearest friend Melissa and Craig. He will be missed by many. He is now in the arms of his savior Jesus. My heartfelt sympathy goes out Little mama ant rest of the family. ❤️
05/02/2026
Bob Cordray
Belinda & Family -
I met John at Armco in Butler, PA. We fished together, bought Shopsmiths together, and had many laughs together. A very special person to be around. May he Rest in Peace.
