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“My sympathy is extended to all of Dick's family. It was my pleasure to have worked with him at Centel/VA/NC; a man dedicated to the principles of ...Read More »
1 of 22 | Posted by: Baxter Smith - Hickory, NC

“Viola and Family, I was saddened to read of Dick's passing. I am grateful to have been friends with an all-around nice guy who had Southside VA ...Read More »
2 of 22 | Posted by: Harold Wright - Tarboro, NC

“Sorry to hear about Mr. Boaz. May God bless the family at this time. My prayers are with you. ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Earlene Bishop Flint - VA

“I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & FAMILY. ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: GEORGE SHIPP - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

“I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Boaz's passing. I worked for Centel/'Sprint for 38yrs, so I was priviliged to attend many classes conducted by Mr....Read More »
5 of 22 | Posted by: Wade Mahlon Howell - Rocky Mount, VA

“Mrs. Boaz, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I remember him from the Centel days and always remember his great laugh. He was a great person....Read More »
6 of 22 | Posted by: George Wood - Charlottesville, VA

“Mrs. Boaz, My prayers are with you and may God bless you. ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Clarence Peyton - Stanardsville, VA

“Viola - Was sorry to hear of your loss of Dick. Heaven has gained another Centel retiree - please know you and your family are in my thoughts and...Read More »
8 of 22 | Posted by: Sharon R. Marshall - Youngsville, NC

“Ms Boaz, sorry to hear of your loss. My God Bless You and Your Family, as we all know Dick will be truly missed. ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Whitfield Paige - Wake Forest, NC

“God bless ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Larry Belew - Charlottesville, VA

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your famiy. ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Kathy Hicks - Charlottesville, VA

“I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. He will surely be missed by many, family and friends. Dick was such a fine, lovable person. He was...Read More »
12 of 22 | Posted by: Richard W. Boaz - Collinsville, VA

“Sorry to hear of your loss....a lot of fond memories with you and Dick.... ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Shirley Beck - Chesterfield, VA

“Mrs. Boaz I was so sorry to hear about Dick. I have such fond memories of you and him at Centel/ Sprint. My prayers are with you and your family. ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Buck Barber - Crozet, VA

“Viola, My condolences and sympathy are with you and your family on the loss of "Dick". He was a fine person and he will be missed by his co-workers...Read More »
15 of 22 | Posted by: Carroll Good - Charlottesville, VA

“Dick: You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Brenda Light - Richmond, VA

“Dick and Jane, I am truly sorry to hear of the recent loss of your father. God needed another Angel and he has called your father home. Keep the...Read More »
17 of 22 | Posted by: Debbie Moore - Richmond, VA

“Dick, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Nancy E. Berry - Amelia, VA

“Betty and Family- I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With...Read More »
19 of 22 | Posted by: Arlene Klinedinst - Norfolk, VA

“My mother and Aunt Barbara and I have been remembering Mr. Boaz this weekend. His irrepressible spirit and ready smile make us smile and our hearts...Read More »
20 of 22 | Posted by: Kay Mantiply-Clark - Fairview, NC

“Louanne, I'm very sorry about your father. I pray for comfort in your heart, and know that I'll be praying for you and your family on Monday. My God...Read More »
21 of 22 | Posted by: Stephen Moody - Roanoke, VA

“Will miss Uncle Richard. He and Aunt Viola were my favorite uncle and Aunt. I remember staying with them when I was a teenager. My prayers and love...Read More »
22 of 22 | Posted by: Rob and Dorothy Harraway - Blairs, VA


Richard Oakley Boaz, 91, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010. Dick was a veteran of WWII and worked for Sprint in Charlottesville where he retired in 1981. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Viola Boaz; two daughters, Betty Demers and husband Brian of Virginia Beach, VA and Lou Anne Shimmin of Spring Island, SC and husband Gary; son, Richard Boaz, Jr. and wife Jane of Richmond, VA; brother, George Boaz of Tennessee; five grandchildren, David and wife Janet, Michael and wife Kristi, Adam and wife Laurie, Steven, and Kevin Dierstein, and great grandchild, Ryan Dierstein, all of Virginia Beach, VA. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church with Pastor Prentis McGoldrick and Chaplain Bron Forrester. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.