Eddie Paul Boston

Eddie Paul Boston, 67, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away at his home Sunday, June 16, 2024.  He was born January 14, 1957 in Bellaire Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Starling Boston and the late Mabel Lewis Neff. 

Eddie was a contractor for ACNR and also had been an employee of the former Century Mine near Beallsville for many years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley, but Eddie's greatest joy came from spending time with his family.  

In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by his brother, Starling Boston, Jr., his father-in-law, Harold Decker, his sister-in-law, Katie Decker, and his grand-puppy, “Cy.” Left to honor his memory are his wife of 49 years, Zelda Decker Boston; three children, Eddie Paul Boston, II, Joshua (Rikki) Boston, and Rebecca Boston; two grandchildren, Gabby (Makaela) and Zander (Samantha); a great-granddaughter, Oaklynn; his mother-in-law, Lavella Decker; a sister, Monica DaRae; a grand-puppy, “Havoc,” also many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Family and friends will be received Thursday, June 20th from 5pm to 8pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held Friday, June 21 at 11am with Colin Morrison offering words of comfort.  Burial will follow in Beallsville Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers and keepsakes, Eddie's family requests that memorial contributions be made to Cancer Gas Cards, Inc., c/o Shirley Brown, 48397 Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 or to the Beallsville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 68, Beallsville, Ohio 43716.

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