A longtime Springfield resident, Bo worked for the former Breck Company as a machine operator for many years. He was a dedicated member of Wesley United Methodist Church and had served as Chairperson of Finance there. He was also a member of the United Methodist Men.
Bo is survived by his beloved wife Joyce; two sons, Paul Michael (Janie) of Springfield, MA. and William "Bo" (Cheryl) of Denver, CA; two daughters, Mary Huff (her special friend Louis Elmore) and Joyce Jamison (Ronnie) all of Springfield; two brothers in law, Ray Brooks and William Payne Jr. and a sister in law, Doris Howze all of NC; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The calling hour will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 741 State St followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Harrell Funeral Home, Springfield, MA.
Announcement courtesy of Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.