Ronald Dean Boggs

Ronald Dean Boggs, age 63, of Hilliard, drag racer and dirt mover, died peacefully at home June 15, 2010. Born in Columbus, OH September 13, 1946. Preceded in death by parents Harry Herbert and Vera Evelyn Buckley Boggs and younger brother David (1959). Left surviving are best friend, wife and business partner Shirley Wilt Boggs, beloved daughter and son-in-law Connie Jo and Brian Barrett, grandson Aiden Michael Barrett, brother and sister-in-law Herbert Steven and Cheryl Boggs, nephews, Steve and Scott Boggs, great nephews and nieces Steve, Tom, Sarah, and Erica Boggs, father and mother-in-law John and Helen Wilt, brother-in-law and “side kick” Craig Wilt, brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Lisa Wilt, nephew Austin Wilt, niece Amy Nichols and her husband Kurt and their children Ashlyn, Hunter and Reagan, devoted friend Wm. Billy (Willard) Kuhn along with many close and cherished friends. Ronnie, Shirley and a group of great employees operated Boggs Excavating Inc for 30 years. Ronnie and Steve “The Boggs Brothers” raced altereds and dragsters, entertaining drag racing fans for many years. Thanks to those who filled his last weeks with so much love and friendship and to his wonderful hospice care givers of Odyssey Health Care. Family will receive friends 2-5 pm Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026; where funeral service will be held 12 pm Monday with visitation 1 hour prior to time of service. Pastor Ron Ellyson officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery.