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Freddie E. Boatright
2020-12-29
E. Freddie Boatright, age 74, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Bacon County, Georgia to the late Grady Boatright and Lois Millikin Boatright.
In 1967 Freddie was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. In 1978 he received a Certificate of Applied Science in Marine Electricity from Florida Junior College of Jacksonville. Freddie retired from Smurfit-Stone Container after 26 years.
Freddie�s favorite pastime was playing golf and going on numerous golf trips with friends and family. He traveled to many places in the United States such as Hawaii, Sedona, Niagara Falls, Branson, Reno and Lake Tahoe to name a few. Freddie also looked forward to fishing with his best friend. He also enjoyed working in his garden, watching old westerns and tinkering with his Suburban.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Cash �CJ� Boatright, II, sisters, Sara Alene Boatright, Stella Laverne Thompson, and Shirley Harrison who passed the day after her brother on December 30th.
Freddie leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Estelle, stepdaughter, Kimberly F. Bedwell (Ricky), Grandsons, Jeremiah Bedwell and Jakobe Bedwell (Alyssa) and his brother Ronnie Boatright (Julie) plus several extended family members.
Freddie�s family is planning a service to celebrate and remember his life later in the spring.
Memories
Carl & Barbara January 1, 2021
Dearest Estelle and Family. Very sorry to learn of Freddie�s passing. Our hearts are broken. So many fond memories of you guys, We are praying for you and the family. Much love Carl and Barb.
Nick and Dale Deonas January 1, 2021
So very sad to hear of his passing. Praying for peace and comfort for the family. He will be missed by many.
Nick and Dale Deonas January 1, 2021
So very sad to hear of his passing. Praying for peace and comfort for the family. He will be missed by many.
Gail Anderson Guenther January 1, 2021
Estelle, we are so sorry to hear this news. Pray g for peace and comfort for you and your family. Gail Anderson Guenther and Bill Guenther.
Faye & Willi Flannery January 1, 2021
I am so sorry and saddened to hear. You are in our thoughts and prayers ??????
Frank and Theresa Carr January 2, 2021
Our condolences to the family. Praying for you all.
Maureen & Mike Mullaney January 2, 2021
Estelle, our prayers are with you and your family on the sudden passing of Freddie.
Judy Brown Cox January 2, 2021
Dear Estelle,
I was so sorry to read of the passing of Freddie.
I know what you�re going through, I lost Bill last June.
Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Walter Paetsch & family January 3, 2021
Dear Estelle very sorry to hear of the passing of Freddie our Prayers are with you & entire family
Chris Hall Bryan January 3, 2021
Estelle, so sorry about the loss of Freddie. You and your family are in my prayers. Chris
Paul Ayers January 4, 2021
Estelle, We just heard the news and are so very sorry for your loss! I hope you will use the great memories of you, Freddy, and Kimmie to get you through this time of great sadness! Sue and Paul??????
Lina Acosta January 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mary Fiala Stevenson January 6, 2021
Estelle and family. I am so sorry to hear of Freddie�s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Fiala January 6, 2021
Estelle, I am so sorry to hear of Freddys passing. My prayers for you and your family.
Gerry and Tom Clare January 12, 2021
Estelle, our condolences and prayers for you and your family. Remembering the many fun times with the crazy golf enthusiasts and missing Fernandina.