Joseph Boatwright

Joseph Haire Boatwright, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Dublin, Ohio on September 26, 2026. He was born on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1949 in Atlanta Georgia to Joseph (Sr.) and Betty Boatwright. Although the family moved to New Jersey in 1963 and then to Ohio in 1966, he was always especially fond of his birth place.

Joe attended college at Emory University in Atlanta but as the war in Viet Nam escalated he volunteered for the U.S. Army. Always up for a challenge, he attended artillery school in Fort Sill Oklahoma and continued to serve 3 years including one year in Viet Nam where he was admired for his enthusiasm (nick-named “Gung Ho Joe!”) and made life-long friends. After returning home to Ohio he settled down and enjoyed working in the banking industry in Columbus, Ohio. He loved 50's music and was an avid auto enthusiast.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Marcia, daughter Angela and her fiance Dylan Arsea of Orange California, and stepson Tate Cline (Whitney) of Delaware, Ohio and their two children. He is also survived by his two brothers- Brant Boatwright of Huntsburg, Ohio and Thomas Boatwright of North Ridgeville, Ohio.

Joe lived a life of quiet strength and preferred no formal services. The family has requested that donations be made to Colony Cats (and dogs) of Columbus, Ohio or to an animal shelter of your choice.

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