CNHI
7-7-10 — June 28, 1940-June 22, 2010
Tony Lee Boatman, age 69, of Somerset, departed this life on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born on June 28, 1940 in Albany, Ky., the son of the late John and Daisy Lee (Vitatoe) Boatman. He was the owner of Key Cleaners in Somerset. He started working in the dry cleaning business in 1963 and retired in 2005 after 42 years of service.
Tony was a man that met each day with a smile and always approached life with a positive attitude. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and sports. His greatest joy came from time spent with his family, grandchildren, and friends. He attended the Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Somerset.
He is survived by his wife, Nina Brummett Boatman-whom he married on May 11, 1961 in Monticello, Ky.; a son-David (and Jill) Boatman of Science Hill, Ky.; a daughter-Toni Danita Ellis of Somerset; a brother- Sherman (and
Patty) Lowe of Shepherdsville, Ky.; a sister-Lucille Craig of Albany, Ky.; and four grandchildren-Matthew Boatman, Kasey Boatman, Heather Boatman, and Natalie Boatman.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son-in-law-David Ellis; three brothers-Ernest Lowe, Leamon Boatman, and James R. Boatman; and a sister-Grace Evans.
Funeral service were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 25 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. John Mark Toby and Bro. David Green officiating.
Burial was in the Elk Springs Cemetery in Monticello, Ky.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Ky. 42503.
Arrangements for Mr. Tony Lee Boatman are entrusted to Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.