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Wayne C. Boeker, 90, of Elizabethton, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a son of the late Charles and Helen Jording Boeker and was born in Clinton County, Ill., on March 7, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Boeker.

Wayne retired from ABF Freight as a tractor-trailer driver after 30 years. He had his private pilot license earlier in his life and enjoyed flying. He was a member of Teamsters Local #705 and was the past president of Teamsters Local #549 retirees. He was also a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Johnson City.

Wayne never met a stranger and enjoyed telling jokes and having breakfast with his friends at Bojangles and Southern Restaurant. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Marilyn A. Boeker of the home; a son, Everett Smith (Lori) of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Lindsey Oxendine (Gabe) of Watauga; two great-grandsons, Oliver Oxendine and Theo Oxendine; soon-to-be great-grandchild, Darcie Oxendine; a brother, Orville Boeker of Hoffman, Ill.; a sister, Hazel Neumann of southern Illinois; a niece, Lisa Forehand (L.D.); a nephew, Tim Kruse (Sherry); and special family, Neal Smith and Jeanette Deutschman. Several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, from noon until 2 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Vincent Shemwell officiating. The graveside service will follow the funeral at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. A special thank you to the staff of Johnson City Medical Center for the love and care given to Mr. Boeker during his illness. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or the American Red Cross (Flood Relief – East TN), 660 Eastern Star Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. Words of sympathy and support may be shared with the family by visiting our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is honored to be serving the Boeker family. Office Phone: (423) 542-2232.