Jim “Big Jim” Boston, 82, of Ashland, NE, entered into rest surrounded by his family on March 8, 2020 at his home in Ashland, NE.  He was born June 22, 1937 in Fork Mountain, TN to Floyd Sr. and Blanche (Hammons) Boston.

When Jim was seven, his family moved to Walsenburg, CO and he attended school there.  In 1955, following graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country until 1959 when he was honorably discharged.  On January 16, 1959, Jim was united in marriage to Marilyn Hauschild and from this union three children when born.  Jim worked 34 years for Great Plains Service in Ashland until he retired.

During Jim’s journey of life he was a member of the Ashland Jaycee’s, American Legion #129 and First Christian Church where he was a Deacon.  He was a Cub Scout Master and a baseball coach for over 30 years.  Jim received honors from the governor and was put in the hall of fame at the Legion Club.  Bowling and golfing were some of Jim’s favorite hobbies.  He traveled 13 years all over the States to bowl at nationals.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, Marilyn Boston; children, Jimmie Jr. (Liz) Boston of Glenwood, IA, Robin (Mark) Fosbender of Ashland and Timmie (friend, Renee) Boston of Omaha; grandchildren, Eric Fosbender, Travis Fosbender, Adam (Kristi) Boston, Anna Boston, Andrew Boston, Shelby Boston, Nicklos Boston, Emilee Boston; great-grandchildren, Braden, Harper Rose and Everleigh; sister, Gloria (John) Luther; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Boston and Delise Hauschild; brothers-in-law, Brad (Joyce) Buckingham, Monte (Debbie) Akers and Monte (Susie) Petersen; special nephew, Roy Boston; many more nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.