James Robert Boggs, 85, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Cross Lanes, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 9, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1925 in Gassaway, WV a son of Robert Lee and Arkie James Boggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, of Huntington and three brothers, Harold Lee (Wilda), Lawrence Earl, and John William (Rachael), all of Gassaway. After graduating from Gassaway High School in 1944, he worked for the B & O Railroad as a fireman. He left the railroad and joined the Navy serving on the USS Albany during the Korean War. During this time he met his beloved wife, Emily. He returned to Charleston, WV and went to work for Builders Lumber and Supply, while attending night classes at the Charleston School of Commerce. He then went to work for the State of West Virginia in the Finance Administration and retired twenty-nine years later as the budget director for the State of West Virginia. He was known to his co-workers as Jim and his family and friends as Bob. Jim was a member of the Masons, Nitro Lodge; the Scottish Rite, in the Valley of Charleston; and the Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston. He loved playing golf, playing his guitar, woodworking, and fishing. Jim never knew a stranger and it was nothing to be in another state and have someone yell “Hey, Jim Boggs is that you?” He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Jim is survived by his daughter, Jody Boggs Dean (James/JJ); his grandson, James J. Dean III; one brother, Charles Doyle Boggs (Ethel Mae) of Gassaway; and a host of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind an old Navy buddy, K. R. “Buddy” Snyder of Staunton, VA. Services will be for both Jim and Emily, who passed on November 2, 2010. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 10:00 AM with the service at 11:00 AM at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, WV, with the Pastor Mark Kloha officiating. Music will be provided by Mrs. Dottie Eplin. Burial will be in Beall’s Mill Cemetery in Gassaway with the arrangements handled by Roach Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert S. Childers for his compassionate care he gave Jim and Emily. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, envelopes and a collection box will be next to the visitor book.