Teddy B. Boggs CMsgt (Ret)
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CMsgt Teddy B. Boggs (USAF Ret), age 89, died Wednesday July 27, 2022, at precisely 18:25 in CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in San Marcos, Texas.
Teddy "Chief" is preceded by his wife of 59 years, Mava Dawn, grandson Chris and granddaughter Deah.
Teddy leaves behind four children, nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren: daughter Teresa Peeples and her husband Bobby of Orlando, Florida; daughter Marlysa Boggs and husband Earl Wentworth of San Antonio, Texas; son Michael Boggs and wife Debora of Grand Prairie, Texas; and son Cameron Boggs and wife Ginger of Kyle, Texas, where Teddy has lived for the past 17 years.
He was born and raised in Florence, Texas to Ernest and Jeffie Boggs, along with six brothers and four sisters, Teddy being the last one to go home.
"Chief" enlisted in the USAF in 1951 and is a 29-year veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where he earned several medals and commendations, including two Presidential Unit Citations. He served in many different command roles throughout his distinguished carrier including IG team and 12AF Command Chief.
Teddy is best known and loved for his absolute love of his God and country and his unwavering discipline and patriotism that he embraced in the military, which never left him even for a second, as friends and family will attest. However, he will be missed most for his unbelievable sense of humor, flirtatious spirit and unforgettable smile!
A viewing will be held Friday, August 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 6, with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. and services starting at 2 p.m. Interment will be on Tuesday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.