Richard Lee Boggs, Sr.

Richard Lee Boggs, Sr. 66 , passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 19, 2023 at The Gathering Place Care Home in Uniontown, PA.

Richard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 3, 1956. He served his country in the US Army and later went on to work in the mines. For the majority of his life, he worked for IBEW - Local Union 26 as a master electrician. His grin and love for bud light with tomato juice is how he will always be remembered.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Boggs and Amanda Rowan Boggs.

He is survived by a sister, Donna Mayfield (Jerry); daughter, Amanda Karolcik (John); son, Richard “Buzzard” Boggs Jr. (Brandi); his four grandchildren: Macie, Alex, Alivia, and Ashton; three step-grandchildren, Brock Karolcik (Kelsie), Blake Karolcik (Amelia), and Johnna Karolcik; as well as his nephew, Charles James (Stefania); and nieces, Belinda Carpenter (Nathan) and Becky Long (Eugene). Richard is also survived by Deborah Radabaugh Collins, who he was married to for 28 years.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Richard’s caregivers: Mavis Eddy, Tracy, Michelle, and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “The Gathering Place” in Uniontown, PA.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred Jenkins Funeral Home on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2-4PM & 6-8PM and again on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 11AM until the time of service at 12PM. Richard will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery with full military honors.