Troy William Boston

Born May 8, 1946 in Catawba County, he was the son of Nellie Simmons Boston of Conover and the late Mack Troy Boston. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newton and was a former member of the Newton-Conover Rescue Squad. Troy worked as a wrecker driver early in his career and loved NASCAR. He retired from CommScope Cable where he had worked for many years.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Boston; and brother, Terry Boston.

In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are his sons, Billy Boston and wife, Beth, of Conover, Scott Boston and wife, Annette, of Lincolnton; daughter-in-law, Kim Boston of Newton; grandchildren, Chris Boston, Thomas Boston, Chase Boston, Krystal Wells, Sarah Boston, LeAnna Rainwater; great-grandchildren, Emily, Kaitlyn, Alex, Emerson, Jacob; sister, Rita Marie Boston of Conover; brother, Wayne Boston of Newton; nieces and nephew, Tonya Shumate, Jennifer Corey, Amanda Tinkham, Hillary Simmons, Duane Boston, Jill Boston; and several great-nieces and nephews.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Conover with Rev. Dr. David Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Conover City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Newton-Conover Rescue Squad, PO Box 488, Newton, NC 28658.