"So very sorry to the whole family. We lived 2 blocks away from Rick and his family. I worked with Louise at Cat. As kids, we rode bikes together, bowled on Saturday mornings, were great friends and graduated together. His brothers bowled with mine as well. Wonderful family. We had recently caught up when my mom passed and at our class reunion in 2022. He will be missed by many. RIP Rick. ?"
In loving memory of
Ricky Lewis Boughan
April 26, 1947 - December 26, 2022
Ricky Lewis Boughan
Canton - Ricky Lewis Boughan, 75, of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 6:40 pm, Monday, December 26, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on April 26, 1947 in Canton to Junior Lewis "Skeeter" and Mary Louise (Strode) Boughan. They preceded him in death along with two brothers; Randy and Terry and a nephew.
He is survived by his brother, Garry Boughan of Canton, six children; Amber Boughan of Akron, IN, Jennifer Short of Nashville, TN, Sarah (Nate) Wright of Indianapolis, IN, Randy (Kristen) Boughan of Indianapolis, IN, Jessica of Indianapolis, IN and Elizabeth Boughan of Carmel, IN, nine grandchildren; Austin Malott (Haley Baillieul), Kristen Malott (Tanner Kotterman), Madison Short, Tyler Short, Carter Short, Shaelynn Boughan, Syaira Miller (Simon Lee), Sophia Thomas and Arthur "Artie" Boughan, four great grandchildren; Gavin, Luci, Ryder and Simaira and one great granddaughter due in February and some nieces and a nephew.
Rick graduated from Canton High School in 1965 and attended Spoon River College. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving from 1966-1969 at Grissom AFB, Bunker Hill, IN. He retired from International Harvester Company/ Navistar in 2004 after 38 years. He was an avid and talented bowler, golfer and softball player. Rick was a member of the American Legion, inducted in the Canton Bowling Association Hall of Fame and a member of the Elks.
Rick always enjoyed gathering with his family and playing guitar and singing. If you knew Rick, you knew he was quick witted and had a love for women. Rick did not know a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"So sorry to hear that Rick has passed away ?. Sending out thoughts and prayers ? to you All. He was quite a character and he will truly be missed by many people. God Bless. "
"I?m so sorry, Garry. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was such a great guy and will be missed."
"My deepest sympathy to the Boughan family. I\'ve known the Boughan\'s my entire life. Terry and I were classmates. Rick will be missed by so many."
"So sorry for your loss Gary. He really was a nice guy. Barb Allard Kuzniar"
"My deepest thoughts and prayers are with this family right now, Rick was truly one of a kind and will always be remembered and missed! Fly high Rick Boughan, Fly high!"
"I am so sorry to hear of Rick?s passing. I was just thinking of him the other day. I worked with him in shipping and receiving in Indianapolis and bowled with him too. "
"My sincere condolences and prayers to the family, May drawing close to God in prayer bring comfort and peace knowing that God himself cares about you. 1 Peter 5:6,7 "
"Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family. I grew up next door to the Boughan Family in Canton. "
"Very sorry to hear. I have many fond memories of him and my Dad, Denny Pollitt. You\'re all in my thoughts and prayers"
"So sorry to hear of Rick\'s passing. He was a friend for many years."