Cleveland Franklin Boatwright

Cleveland Franklin Boatwright,78, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Atmore, Ala.

Mr. Boatwright was a native and former resident of Georgiana, who had resided in Atmore for the past 43 years. A retired carpenter with 60 years of experience, he was of the Church of Christ faith.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating. Burial followed at the Bowman Cemetery with Petty Eastside Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Boatwright is survived by sone son, Greg (Theresa) Boatwright of Canoe, Ala.; two daughters, Lechia Boatwright of Flomaton and Cyndi Merritt of Bay Minette, Ala.; one sister, Elaine (Randy) Sexton of Greenville, Ala.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Boatwright was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Lillie Mae Boatwright; his parents, Willie and Lillie Boatwright; two brothers, Melton Boatwright and Vernon Boatwright; and three sisters, Nellie Wiggins, Willie Faye Eady and Annie Mae Eady.