September 19, 2021
Mr. Kenneth L. Boring age 79 of the Johnson Chapel Community of DeKalb County passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Boring was born on March 15, 1942 in San Antonio, TX to his parents, the late Cyrus & Alfreida Self Boring. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Karen Fogerty Boring. He was an Engineer with Inland Steel and had served his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne/Paratrooper Division. He was also a member of the Amvets.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11am at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery with military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery just prior to the 11am service.
Survivors include 2 Sons, Bryan Boring & Bret Boring both of Smithville, TN. 1 Daughter, Dawn Maranto of Smithville, TN. 9 Grandchildren, Alyssa, Austin, Tyler, Riley & Kayla Boring, Jared & Dakota Boring, Heather Parkerson & Megan Hunter. 3 Great Grandchildren, Indy Parkerson, Wesley & Mave Hunter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Boring.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.