Joseph Boball

Joseph B. Boball, age 102, of Lake Wales, FL passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Lake Wales Medical Center in Florida. Mr. Boball was born October 8, 1912 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Joseph G. and Margaret (French) Boball. He had been a resident of the area until he moved to Florida in 1983. Joseph served his country in the US Army Air Corp during World War II helping to build airports and was involved with the invasion of Okinawa. He had been a gas manufacturer for Lake Side Refinery until his retirement. It was during the time of his life when he was working in the Bloomingdale oil fields that he met the love of his life, Pauline Irons and they have spent more than 75 years together. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, tenderly caring for his citrus trees and riding his motorcycle. On March 20, 1942 he accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainwell and the First Baptist Church in Frostproof, FL. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in by his daughters, Maryann and Janice. Friends may visit will Joseph's family Friday, August 28, 2015 starting at 10:00 A.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor George Osborn officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Military Honors by VFW Post #3030. Contributions in memory of Joseph may be made to the First Baptist Church of Plainwell Missionary Fund.