Obituary for Freddie Ray Boswell
A Going Home service will be held to honor the life and memory of Freddie Boswell, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Anacoco United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco, Louisiana with the Reverends Rod Buller and Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers will be the New Llano Fire Department.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm at the Anacoco United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco, Louisiana.
Freddie Boswell was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on September 9, 1940, to Burton and Vergie (Moore) Boswell.
Freddie had a full and successful professional career. He proudly serviced the Town of New Llano as Mayor for 20 years, Councilman for 16 years, and Building Inspector for 4 years. During his time as mayor, he was instrumental in establishing the New Llano Fire Department as a full time paid fire department, as well as overseeing the completion of the Ida Stephens Road Fire Station, and the beginning construction of the (now completed) Stanton Street Fire Station.
He was honored when the “Freddie Boswell Community Park” (New Llano Park) was dedicated in his honor following his retirement as Mayor of New Llano. Freddie was extremely proud of the many accomplishments in his professional career. He took great pride in serving the people of the Town of New Llano. A town he loved. Freddie was a 32nd Degree Mason Blue Masonic Lodge #419 F. & A.M.
Freddie also worked in the construction electrical business for approximately 20 years.
Freddie retired from the Vernon Parish School Board as a school bus driver with 22 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Vergie (Moore) Boswell, his sister Virginia Seal, his first wife Sharlene Boswell and his second wife Sue Boswell.
Freddie is survived by his wife of 10 years Willie Weaver Boswell, as well as his children: son, Roger Boswell, (Vickie), son, Anthony Boswell (Pam), daughter, Mellisa Liliedahl (Patrick), plus bonus daughters: Barbara Mann (Clark “Corky”) and Brenda Morgan (C.D.). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Matthew Boswell, Allison Boswell, Adam Liliedahl (Savannah), Katie Wilson (Matt), Mark Boswell and Makayla Liliedahl. He is also survived by his bonus grandsons: Anthony Mann (Shelly) and Chris Mann and bonus great-grandchildren, R. J. Prince (Miranda), Tyler Mann, Case Mann, and Cooper Mann.
Freddie is also survived by his sister Barbara Haymon (Melvin) and by his brother Roscoe Boswell (Sharla).
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
22
Apr
11:00 AM
- 9:00 PM
Anacoco Pentecostal Church
4637 Main St.
Anacoco, LA 71403
Service
Tuesday
23
Apr
10:00 AM
Anacoco Pentecostal Church
4637 Main St.
Anacoco, LA 71403
Cemetery Details
Location
Stephens Cemetery
Arthur Frusha Road
Leesville, LA 71446
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