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James H Boatfield 1924 - 2013

James Howard Boatfield of Cherokee County, Alabama United States was born on October 8, 1924 in Alexis, and died at age 88 years old on January 20, 2013 in Turkeytown, Etowah County. James Boatfield was buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery & Funeral Home 2209 E Broad St, in Gadsden.
James Howard Boatfield
Cherokee County, Alabama United States
October 8, 1924
Alexis, Cherokee County, Alabama, 35960, United States
January 20, 2013
Turkeytown, Etowah County, Alabama, 35901, United States
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  • Introduction

    James Howard Boatfield was born on October 8, 1924 in Alexis Cherokee, Alabama, USA to parents Charles Walden "Tobe" Boatfield (1877-1961) and Nancy Elizabeth Docia McKnight (1882-1970). He had siblings Berhta (1904-1979), John Paul (1907-1979), an infant boy (1909-1909), Gladys (1910-2000), Charles (1915-1942), Ruby (1918-2005), and Harry Boatfield (1922-2004). He lived his life in Cherokee, Alabama and enlisted on December 6, 1944 in Fort Mcclellan Alabama. James married Tommie Nell Young (1926-2016) and they had a daughter together.
  • 10/8
    1924

    Birthday

    October 8, 1924
    Birthdate
    Alexis, Cherokee County, Alabama 35960, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Cherokee County, Alabama, USA and his mother was born there as well.
  • Nationality & Locations

    James was born in Alexis Cherokee, Alabama, USA and grew up in Cedar Bluff, Cherokee, Alabama, USA and Mud Creek, Cherokee, Alabama. As an adult, he lived in Gadsden, Alabama, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    James was a high school graduate completing 4 years.
  • Military Service

    James Boatfield enlisted on December 6, 1944 in Fort Mcclellan Alabama (Military serial#: 44034787). He was a private and his terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law".
  • Professional Career

    He was a farmer.
  • 01/20
    2013

    Death

    January 20, 2013
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Turkeytown, Etowah County, Alabama 35901, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Crestwood Memorial Cemetery & Funeral Home 2209 E Broad St, in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama 35903, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    James Howard Boatfield, 88, was born in Cherokee County, Ala, to C.W. and Nancy Boatfield. Howard was a faithful member for 52 years at Turkeytown United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Boatfield, Gladys Barnes and Ruby Hincy; and brothers, Harry Boatfield, Paul Boatfield and C.W. Boatfield Jr. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and grandson. The Gadsden Times Jan 21, 2013
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