Charles W. Boggess, PM

Charles W. Boggess, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12th, 2010 in Houston. The memorial service will be conducted at 2:00pm March 28th, 2010, to be held at Gray Masonic Lodge, 2370 Barker Oaks Drive, Houston. http://www.gray329.org.

Charles was born on 27th of July 1935 in Minot, North Dakota to Robert and Marion Boggess. Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Those who knew Charles will miss his kind and gentle spirit and his great sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Gayle Fuller, son David Boggess and wife Vrisayda of Laguna Niguel, California; daughter Jodie MacCrory and husband Michael MacCrory of Houston; daughter Susan Boggess of Houston; and son Charles "Butch" Boggess and wife Linda Boggess of Houston. Grandchildren Aaron Boggess, Arielle Boggess, Colleen MacCrory, Michael MacCrory and Katie MacCrory. Sister Patricia Coignard and husband Charlie Coignard of Houston. Sisters-In-Law Jerrianne Evans and husband James Evans of Houston; Rebecca Stephenson and husband Phillip Stephenson of Fairfield, Texas; Janie Fuller of Baytown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles' family wishes to thank his many friends, caregivers of Houston Hospice, staff of Memorial Davita, and especially to Dr. Anil Sheth and Dr. Nizar Tannir. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Charles W. Boggess can be directed to: Shriner's Hospital for Children, 6977 Main Street, Houston 77030; Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston 77030; or M D Anderson Hospital, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston 77030.

Charles is a graduate of the University of Houston. Charles spent his career working for Gulf Oil and Chevron in Houston, Cabinda Angola, and San Ramon, California before retiring in Katy.

Charles is an endowed member and Past Master of Gray Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and the Arabia Shrine Temple, served as Commander of the Flying Fez Club.

Charles served as a director of the Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association while coaching baseball, football and softball.

In California, Charles was involved in school board and city elections, served on the Republican Committee and was a board member of the San Ramon Library Foundation.

In Cinco Ranch, Charles has served as vice president of the Cinco Residential Property Owners Association, board member of Cinco Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 9 and served as a Fort Bend County Republican precinct chair.

Charles initiated efforts to organize a fire department for the community, serving as President of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2, which supports Willowfork Fire Department.

He was honored for his community service by the naming of "Lake Charles" in Cinco Ranch by the developer Newland Communities. The Katy Chamber of Commerce named Charles Volunteer of the Year for 2009.