Charles F. "Chuck" Boaz Obituary (1933 - 2021)

Charles F. "Chuck" Boaz, age 88 of Bloomington, IL passed quietly at home, surrounded by family at 3:30 PM on November 11, 2021. His wife Sharon S. (Smiley) Boaz survives as do his children Jeff Boaz and Angie Wheeler (Tim). Four grandchildren. Kelsie Meyer (Kyle) Richlands, NC, Kali Poulard (Christopher) Temple, TX, Charles Boaz (Michelle) Port Orchard, WA, Todd Boaz (Lauren) Bloomington, IL. Two great-grandchildren; Theodore Meyer and Declan Poulard. Charles was born February 12th, 1933, in Holder, IL. His parents Lester J. and Edith M. Boaz preceded him in death. One of eight children, his sister Phyllis Boaz, Normal, IL survives. Charles is also preceded in death by his first wife Sandra C. Boaz (Witten) and infant son Barry Boaz., 5 sisters, and 1 brother, LaVerne Alexander, Vera Lillie, Eileen Smithson, Jim Boaz, Patty Oesch and Linda Davis. An accomplished athlete, he excelled in basketball and baseball at Ellsworth High School. After high school he joined the U. S. Navy and served four years as a Petty Officer on the USS Markab and USS Goodrich. After returning home from his service Charles began a career with the Eureka -Williams company where he worked his entire life retiring as Supervisor of the Model Shop. After retirement he enjoyed spending time outdoors golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the time he spent gathering with his brother and sisters playing cards and relaxing while telling stories about his siblings. He enjoyed baking pies and cinnamon rolls. Chuck was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home 1115 E. Washington St. Bloomington, IL. His funeral service will be 1:00 PM Thursday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Rev. Paul Stroup will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, you can honor, Charles with a gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL Please view the entire obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com