Jimmie Roe Boggs passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 87. He lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and steadfast faith. 

Jimmie was born on October 5, 1938, in Lindsay, Oklahoma. In 1946, his family moved to California from Oklahoma, briefly stopping in Stockton before settling in Rockport, California. He attended school in Rockport, California. He attended school in Rockport through the 6th grade and later moved to Leggett, where he began a lifetime of dedicated labor. 

At just 17 years old, Jimmie went to work at the Rockport Mill, where he famously stretched the truth about his age to get the job. He remained there until the mill shut down, then continued working in Branscomb and later at the Union Lumber Mill in California. 

In 1959, Jimmie married the love of his life, Gloria. He lovingly embraced Gloria's daughter, Nancy, as his own, and together they raised a family that grew to include Jackie Ray (Shaemas), Dwayne Roe, and Jewel Rebecca. 

The family lived in Fort Bragg, where Jimmie worked for Baxman for 10 years. Even after moving to Willits, he continued commuting to Fort Bragg for work. Over the years, Jimmie worked for Homer Hellums Logging operating dozers, cats, and other heavy equipment, drove logging trucks, and later worked for Big-4-Rents hauling heavy equipment on a flatbed. He concluded his long career working for the county, retiring as a senior equipment operator. 

Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother: Katiebell Goodson; his stepfather: Homer Goodson; his father:Roe Boggs; and his siblings: Virjean Belcher, Wilmadean Stevens, John Goodson; and son-in-law: Fred Fomasi. 

He is survived by his siblings: Georgie Yates of Lane, Oklahoma, Lloyd Goodson and wife Donna of Atoka, OK, Jesse Goodson and wife Tova of Lane, OK, Charlie Goodson of Antlers, Oklahoma, Barbara Jacobs and husband Donald of Antlers, Oklahoma, Hershal Goodson and wife Denise of Lehigh, Oklahoma, and Clyde Goodson and wife Jema of Lane, Oklahoma. 

He is also survived by his children: Nancy Fomasi, Jackie Ray Boggs (Shaemas) with wife Deborah, Dwayne Roe Boggs with wife Holly, Jewel Rebecca Gardner with husband Bobby and Kenny McMilin, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2PM at Serenity Funeral Service in Antlers with Ray Eastridge officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Yates, Eugene Cravey, and Raymond Moffatt. 

Faith was an important part of Jimmie's life. The family would like to extend a healrtfelt thank you to Pastor Ray Eastridge, the only pastor Jimmie ever sat under. 

Jimmie will be remembered for his strong work ethic, steady character, and deep love for his family. His legacy lived on through all who knew and loved him. 

"I love you MOST, I win."

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers.