Lee Roy Boggs, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.

He was born on April 11, 1937 to Clarence and Florence (Huff) Boggs in Continental, OH. He married Patricia Mason on June 25, 1966.  Lee is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, son, Lee R (Mindi) Boggs Jr. of Defiance, step-daughters, Debra Noffsinger of Defiance, Barbara (Norm) Thomas of Payne,  Cathy (Mark) Dubois of Jackson, MI, 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, brothers, John Boggs of Continental, Robert (Verna) Boggs of Honor, MI, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Doyle Boggs, sisters, Helen Turner, Anna Goodman, Iris Stork, Erma Tumblin, step-son, Barry Mansfield, 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild.

Lee was an electric motor repairman with Mac Electric in Defiance retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Defiance Eagles (Golden Eagle), member of the Continental Sons of American Legion where he served as Past Commander, member of the Defiance Moose Lodge, member of the Defiance Men's Auxiliary of VFW Post 3360, member of the New Bavaria VFW, life member of the Defiance Sons of AMVETS and a life member of Orioles Nest in Lima..

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 06, 2013 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013, at 11:00 am at the funeral home  with Rev. William Mesaeh Jr., officiating.

Burial will take place in the North Mt Zion Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the CHP Defiance In-Patient Hospice Center .