He was born on November 23, 1939 to the late Arnold Boatman and Lillie Priest Boatman in Humphreys County, TN. Ralph was a United States Army Veteran. Ralph worked in the finance and trucking industries before retirement.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons; Kevin Boatman and Ralph Donald Boatman II.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Bolick Boatman of the home; son, Kenneth Boatman and wife Michelle of Lebanon, TN; sister, Eileen Hauser and husband Phil of Itasca, IL; nephews, Mark Hauser and wife Theresa of Addison, IL, Brian Hauser and wife Heather of Grays Lake, IL; and eight grandchildren all of TN.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Leatherman Family Cemetery. Rev. Ernie Richards will be officiating the service.