Joseph C. Boggins

April 26, 1929 - June 17, 2016

Joseph C. Boggins of Austin, Texas, formerly of Canton, passed away on June 17, 2016. He was a graduate of Kent State University and The Ohio State University with a Juris Doctorate. He was Director of the Insurance Board of Cleveland and the Insurance Board of Texas. He was currently in private practice in Austin, Texas. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. Preceeded in death by parents, John and Mary Alice Boggins; his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Mel); brother in law, John Mueller and nephew, Brian C. Roshong. Survived by his sister, Mary Mueller; brother and sister in law, Judge John (Dorothy) Boggins; sister and brother in law, Theresa (David) Roshong and nieces and nephews. Following services in Austin, Texas, local calling hours will be at Schneeberger Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10 am at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Church celebrated by The Very Reverend Ronald M. Klingler. The funeral procession will form at the church. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved Mel in St. John Cemetery.