Johnny Ray Boles was born in Bakersfield, California, April 1,1963, the youngest son of Archie Junior Boles and Cleo Hazel Boles. He passed away peacefully September 10, 2021. He was 58 years old.
John was a long time resident of Shafter and Wasco . He graduated from Monache High School in Porterville, California and attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia and Bakersfield College.
John is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Boles of Cabool, Missouri, brother Ritchie Boles and wife Phyllis of Three Rivers, California and their Daughter Samantha Smith, husband Kevin, of Tulare. His brother Roy Boles, wife Patsy of Laughlin, Nevada and their sons Aaron (Joe) Boles, wife Alysha of Tehachapi, California, Jeremy Boles, wife Christine of Lakeside, Montana, Howard Cliver, wife Alyssa of Shelby, Montana, sister Nikki Boles, and son Myles Dooley of Fallbrook, California, and two Step Brothers, Sonny Grantham, wife Judi of Cabool Missouri and Barry Grantham, wife Cindy of Forest Ranch, California. John had numerous great nephews and nieces.
John was proceeded in death by his Mother, Cleo Hazel Boles, Father Archie Junior Boles, brother Joey Lee Boles, and Sister Nancy Ann Boles. John will be interned in the Shafter Cemetery near his father, with a memorial service in the near future.
John loved to fish and competed in numerous bass tournaments around California as long as he was able. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing anything. He loved his nieces and nephews and any time he was able to spend with them. He called often and messaged often. John remembered birthdays and anniversaries and was diligent to send those greetings and wishes to his friends and family.
John faced so many trials in his life. He never let his circumstances influence his attitude about living. He rebelled against becoming a long time burden to anyone. Choosing intentionally to not have his own family for that very reason. He was selfless in that regard, even voicing out loud that he absolutely would not be a lifetime burden to someone he loved.
He loved to laugh, often joking and laughing at his own inabilities, he would smile that crooked smile and softly laugh as he adjusted his legs and his chair creaked. He was game for any adventure. He loved to go and loved the beach and beautiful places. Even when he couldn't go, the beautiful places were on display on his computer screen so he could enjoy them.
Time with John was full of joking, and laughter till jaws ached, intelligent, lengthy conversations on so many topics. He had a wealth of knowledge and shared it easily. Conversations were never about his disabilities. John was a quiet, thoughtful man. He never displayed bitterness or anger at his circumstance even from the beginning. He expressed his gratefulness for the extra years he lived after a tragic accident changed his life.
John was a great friend, brother, uncle, and example. He was so brave, accepting life's trials with courage and grace. He will be so very missed by so many.
John was a long time resident of Shafter and Wasco . He graduated from Monache High School in Porterville, California and attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia and Bakersfield College.
John is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Boles of Cabool, Missouri, brother Ritchie Boles and wife Phyllis of Three Rivers, California and their Daughter Samantha Smith, husband Kevin, of Tulare. His brother Roy Boles, wife Patsy of Laughlin, Nevada and their sons Aaron (Joe) Boles, wife Alysha of Tehachapi, California, Jeremy Boles, wife Christine of Lakeside, Montana, Howard Cliver, wife Alyssa of Shelby, Montana, sister Nikki Boles, and son Myles Dooley of Fallbrook, California, and two Step Brothers, Sonny Grantham, wife Judi of Cabool Missouri and Barry Grantham, wife Cindy of Forest Ranch, California. John had numerous great nephews and nieces.
John was proceeded in death by his Mother, Cleo Hazel Boles, Father Archie Junior Boles, brother Joey Lee Boles, and Sister Nancy Ann Boles. John will be interned in the Shafter Cemetery near his father, with a memorial service in the near future.
John loved to fish and competed in numerous bass tournaments around California as long as he was able. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing anything. He loved his nieces and nephews and any time he was able to spend with them. He called often and messaged often. John remembered birthdays and anniversaries and was diligent to send those greetings and wishes to his friends and family.
John faced so many trials in his life. He never let his circumstances influence his attitude about living. He rebelled against becoming a long time burden to anyone. Choosing intentionally to not have his own family for that very reason. He was selfless in that regard, even voicing out loud that he absolutely would not be a lifetime burden to someone he loved.
He loved to laugh, often joking and laughing at his own inabilities, he would smile that crooked smile and softly laugh as he adjusted his legs and his chair creaked. He was game for any adventure. He loved to go and loved the beach and beautiful places. Even when he couldn't go, the beautiful places were on display on his computer screen so he could enjoy them.
Time with John was full of joking, and laughter till jaws ached, intelligent, lengthy conversations on so many topics. He had a wealth of knowledge and shared it easily. Conversations were never about his disabilities. John was a quiet, thoughtful man. He never displayed bitterness or anger at his circumstance even from the beginning. He expressed his gratefulness for the extra years he lived after a tragic accident changed his life.
John was a great friend, brother, uncle, and example. He was so brave, accepting life's trials with courage and grace. He will be so very missed by so many.
Johnny Ray Boles was born in Bakersfield, California, April 1,1963, the youngest son of Archie Junior Boles and Cleo Hazel Boles. He passed away peacefully September 10, 2021. He was 58 years old.
John was a long time resident of Shafter and Wasco . He graduated from Monache High School in Porterville, California and attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia and Bakersfield College.
John is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Boles of Cabool, Missouri, brother Ritchie Boles and wife Phyllis of Three Rivers, California and their Daughter Samantha Smith, husband Kevin, of Tulare. His brother Roy Boles, wife Patsy of Laughlin, Nevada and their sons Aaron (Joe) Boles, wife Alysha of Tehachapi, California, Jeremy Boles, wife Christine of Lakeside, Montana, Howard Cliver, wife Alyssa of Shelby, Montana, sister Nikki Boles, and son Myles Dooley of Fallbrook, California, and two Step Brothers, Sonny Grantham, wife Judi of Cabool Missouri and Barry Grantham, wife Cindy of Forest Ranch, California. John had numerous great nephews and nieces.
John was proceeded in death by his Mother, Cleo Hazel Boles, Father Archie Junior Boles, brother Joey Lee Boles, and Sister Nancy Ann Boles. John will be interned in the Shafter Cemetery near his father, with a memorial service in the near future.
John loved to fish and competed in numerous bass tournaments around California as long as he was able. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing anything. He loved his nieces and nephews and any time he was able to spend with them. He called often and messaged often. John remembered birthdays and anniversaries and was diligent to send those greetings and wishes to his friends and family.
John faced so many trials in his life. He never let his circumstances influence his attitude about living. He rebelled against becoming a long time burden to anyone. Choosing intentionally to not have his own family for that very reason. He was selfless in that regard, even voicing out loud that he absolutely would not be a lifetime burden to someone he loved.
He loved to laugh, often joking and laughing at his own inabilities, he would smile that crooked smile and softly laugh as he adjusted his legs and his chair creaked. He was game for any adventure. He loved to go and loved the beach and beautiful places. Even when he couldn't go, the beautiful places were on display on his computer screen so he could enjoy them.
Time with John was full of joking, and laughter till jaws ached, intelligent, lengthy conversations on so many topics. He had a wealth of knowledge and shared it easily. Conversations were never about his disabilities. John was a quiet, thoughtful man. He never displayed bitterness or anger at his circumstance even from the beginning. He expressed his gratefulness for the extra years he lived after a tragic accident changed his life.
John was a great friend, brother, uncle, and example. He was so brave, accepting life's trials with courage and grace. He will be so very missed by so many.
John was a long time resident of Shafter and Wasco . He graduated from Monache High School in Porterville, California and attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia and Bakersfield College.
John is survived by his step-mother, Dorothy Boles of Cabool, Missouri, brother Ritchie Boles and wife Phyllis of Three Rivers, California and their Daughter Samantha Smith, husband Kevin, of Tulare. His brother Roy Boles, wife Patsy of Laughlin, Nevada and their sons Aaron (Joe) Boles, wife Alysha of Tehachapi, California, Jeremy Boles, wife Christine of Lakeside, Montana, Howard Cliver, wife Alyssa of Shelby, Montana, sister Nikki Boles, and son Myles Dooley of Fallbrook, California, and two Step Brothers, Sonny Grantham, wife Judi of Cabool Missouri and Barry Grantham, wife Cindy of Forest Ranch, California. John had numerous great nephews and nieces.
John was proceeded in death by his Mother, Cleo Hazel Boles, Father Archie Junior Boles, brother Joey Lee Boles, and Sister Nancy Ann Boles. John will be interned in the Shafter Cemetery near his father, with a memorial service in the near future.
John loved to fish and competed in numerous bass tournaments around California as long as he was able. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing anything. He loved his nieces and nephews and any time he was able to spend with them. He called often and messaged often. John remembered birthdays and anniversaries and was diligent to send those greetings and wishes to his friends and family.
John faced so many trials in his life. He never let his circumstances influence his attitude about living. He rebelled against becoming a long time burden to anyone. Choosing intentionally to not have his own family for that very reason. He was selfless in that regard, even voicing out loud that he absolutely would not be a lifetime burden to someone he loved.
He loved to laugh, often joking and laughing at his own inabilities, he would smile that crooked smile and softly laugh as he adjusted his legs and his chair creaked. He was game for any adventure. He loved to go and loved the beach and beautiful places. Even when he couldn't go, the beautiful places were on display on his computer screen so he could enjoy them.
Time with John was full of joking, and laughter till jaws ached, intelligent, lengthy conversations on so many topics. He had a wealth of knowledge and shared it easily. Conversations were never about his disabilities. John was a quiet, thoughtful man. He never displayed bitterness or anger at his circumstance even from the beginning. He expressed his gratefulness for the extra years he lived after a tragic accident changed his life.
John was a great friend, brother, uncle, and example. He was so brave, accepting life's trials with courage and grace. He will be so very missed by so many.
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