Roy Lee Boren
Roy Lee Boren, 74, of Tamms, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 1:36 p.m. at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 10, 1947, to Ralph Wilburn and Virginia Millie (Munsell) Boren in Mound City. Roy was united in marriage to Shirley Baine on Oct. 1, 1966. She preceded him in death on Aug. 12, 2019.
Roy was a proud Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a former member of the Cape Girardeau VFW. In his spare time, Roy enjoyed hunting and fishing. During his career, he worked as a communications technician and retired from Southwestern Bell.
Survivors include his Daughter: Elizabeth “Beth” Havey of Eureka, Mo.; his son: Brent (Wendy) Boren of Tamms; Eight Grandchildren: Caleb, Cameron (Jordan), Andrew, Courtney, Brent Jr., Luke, Annie and Jenny; Three Great Grandchildren: Carter, Harper, Coby and another expected; As well as nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives.
Besides his parents and wife, Roy was preceded in death by a daughter: Becky Boren; and a sister: Carolyn Best.
A service honoring the life of Roy Lee Boren will be held on Sunday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Rev. Carl Dillow officiating. Interment will follow at McCrite Cemetery with military honors.
A time of visitation will be held Saturday, March 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 121:00 P.M. at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to U.S. Marine Toys For Tots.