Fred Boss

Fred Edgar Boss, 91, of Clayton, GA died Sunday February 24, 2019 at his daughter’s residence in Alto, GA surrounded by his girls and hand-in-hand with his “punk” Ashley.

Born in Gwinnett County on May 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Ernest and Pearl Boss. He lived in Rabun County for the past 37 years. He was a very talented Artist with artwork displayed in various places in Rabun County. He also was featured more than once as a “Featured artist” in the Georgia Mountain Laurel magazine. To know him was to love him. His sweet soul will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Boss, of 68 years, three sons; Greg, Rick, and Perry Boss, and by two brothers; Horace and Royce Boss.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Boss Johnson (Mike) of Valdosta, GA, Melissa Boss Duran of Alto, GA, one sister, Ruby Boss Clayton of Rockmart, GA. Seven grandchildren Kelli Taylor (Shannon), Shannon Taylor (Melinda) Brad Barrett, Greg Hunter (Cate), Jennifer Boss, Ashley Caputo (Warren), and Alicia Boss.
Fourteen great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Greg Hunter officiating. The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where visitation will be on Tuesday February 26, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Burial will follow funeral services on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 3:30PM in the Forest Hill Memorial Garden in Forest Park, GA.

A special thanks to Amanda Lunsford, Eva, “Dr.” Brian, “Dr.” Cliff, Amanda Ramey, and Chaplin’s Tim and Tom with Amedisys. They have all been a blessing in Fred’s life.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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