Joseph Michael Bohensky “Bo”, 69, of Amarillo, died on October 10, 2021. He was born November 11, 1951, in Towanda, Pennsylvania. “Bo” grew up in Sullivan County hunting, fishing, and playing sports, especially basketball and baseball. He played in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in the 1960s. Bo was an amazing athlete. He enjoyed sharing life stories with family and friends. After graduating high school, Bo enlisted in the Air Force and served his country from 1971 to 1977. He spent his time in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Bo was a Federal Agent for United States Department of Energy for 28 years. Bo had many friends and never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending his free time on the golf course, at the grocery store, cooking for the family, getting ready for hunting season, watching the Steelers and spending time with grandchildren. There were many great stories and relationships formed over the years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph John “Jubb” Bohensky, his mother, Julia, stepfather, Ray Saxer, and sister, Judy.
Bo was survived by his loving wife, Debbie. Other survivors include his brother Jimmy Bohensky and wife Dawn, sister, Jean Clinton and husband, Milo, brother-in-law, Eddie Merrill and wife Joanna, and sister-in-law, Darlene Sellmyer. He is survived by three children, Lindsey Thompson and husband Brandon, grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Bailey. Son, Michael Bohensky and wife Amy, grandchildren Analyn, Katelyn, and Emalyn. Daughter, Casie Stinnett, grandchildren Maya and Tarron. He had two great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thanks to United Energy Workers for their support and caring staff who assisted the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital in support of children’s cancer research.
2 Corinthians 1: 3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are abundant for us, so also our consolation is abundant through Christ.
A visitation for Joseph Michael "Bo" will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I-40 E., Amarillo, TX 79109. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM, 6969 I- 40 E., Amarillo, Texas 79118. An entombment will occur Friday, October 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6969 I- 40 E., Amarillo, Texas 79118.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialparkamarillo.com for the Bohensky family.
