Walter Leslie Boxx's Obituary
Walter Leslie Boxx, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021, in Logan, Utah.
Walter was born September 11, 1938, in Doctors Inlet, Clay County, Florida, a son of Horace Leslie and Louisa Griffin Boxx.
He married Norma Jean Manning on June 24, 1958, in Manti, Utah, at the Manti Utah LDS Temple.
He is survived by his widow of Logan, Utah, and his four children: Mark Alan Boxx (wife Linda) of Logan, Utah; Randy LeGrand Boxx (wife Lynn) of Brigham City, Utah; Pana Lou Boxx of South Jordan, Utah; and Leila Jean Boxx White of Logan, Utah. Also surviving are Walter’s eight grandchildren and spouses, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceding him in death are his father, Horace Leslie Boxx, his mother, Louisa Griffin Boxx, an infant brother born still, and another infant brother, Melvin Leslie Boxx.
Walter had a long career as an electrician, in Florida and Utah. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and found much joy and purpose in his service to his fellow man. Walter will be remembered as a devoted home teacher and could always be called upon to exercise his priesthood power for the good of others. He was stalwart and faithful until the end.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Oak Brook Ward meetinghouse at 645 Trail Circle, Logan, Utah, 84321. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Internment will be at the Brigham City cemetery, and arrangements are being made by Premier Funeral Services in Roy, Utah.
Those unable to join the services in-person may watch it live via Zoom at 11:00 AM. Please join the service by Zoom meeting ID: 886 5364 7168 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88653647168? passcode: 427791 or email [email protected] if needed.
Others can view the funeral later by going to www.premierfuneral.com.
Following the service the funeral recording will be added to this obituary site.
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