Ronald Alfred Boswell, 88, of Grenada passed away on January 23, 2024 at his residence.

Ron was born October 3, 1935 in Toledo, IL to Hubert and Murnia (Gaston) Boswell.  After graduating from Bloomington High School in Bloomington, IL, Ron married his first wife Laeuna and later moved to Grenada where she was from.  Though born and raised a Yankee, Ron was a southern boy at heart.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener who loved spending time outside.  He was also known to tear up the dance floor in his later life always rocking his cowboy boots.  Ron worked as a machinist at Randall Textron for 33 years even staying on after retirement there and McQuay teaching his trade to the younger generation.  He attended Southside Church of Christ with his loving wife Jo Ann of 14 years.  They enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes with friends, and watching his favorite westerns together.  Ron will be remembered as a soft-spoken, gentle soul who persevered even thru difficult times.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Bro. Ben McAnally officiating.  Interment will follow at Grenada Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends starting at 12:00 Noon until the hour of the service Saturday at McKibben and Guinn.

Ron was proceeded in death by his first wife Laeuna; his parents; his brothers Charles Boswell, Kenneth Wayne Boswell, Steven Boswell, and infant brother Max; and his sisters Stella Jacobs and Betty Murphy.

Ron is survived by his wife Jo Ann; his son Michael Rex (Kathy) Boswell of Water Valley; his daughters Pam (Hank) Davis and Angie Richardson, both of Grenada; stepchildren William (Pam) Hinds of Clinton, AR, Joe Derrick (Denise) Hinds of Neosho, MO, and Staci (Wade) McVay of Searcy, AR; brother Donald (Linda) Boswell of Godfrey, IL; sisters Leona Albert of LeRoy, IL, Bonnie Karr of Clinton, IL, Nova Friend of El Paso, IL, and Juanita Whitehouse of Gibson City, IL; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with another sweet addition on the way; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Sammy McCracken, Jerry Taylor, Jay Carpenter, Randy Denley, John Terry, and Malcolm Grant.  Honorary Pallbearers are Hank Davis and Wade McVay.

The family wishes to thank AccentCare Home Health and AccentCare Hospice for the care and support they have provided Ron and the family.  In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your charity of choice.