Bill James Boxell, 76, of 720 Normandy Lane, Warsaw, died at 3:19 p.m. Feb. 8, 2009, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born Jan. 5, 1933, in Peru, to James Earl and Katherine Hedges Boxell. On Feb. 16, 1957, he married Julia Roberts, who survives.
Living in Kosciusko County since 1964, he was manager at Perkins Furniture Transport, Warsaw, retiring in 1994. He was a 1951 Peru High School graduate and a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1951-55.
Also surviving are a son, Jim (and spouse LeAnn) Boxell, Indianapolis; two daughters, Michelle and Nadine Boxell, both of Warsaw; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Betty Carey, Tallahassee, Fla.
A memorial service will be at a later date.
No calling is planned.
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials to Cardinal Services, 504 N. Bay Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko County, 800 Park Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be sent to www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
