Robert Morris Boler

The family will receive guests to celebrate his life from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home with the burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Tim Fields will be officiating.

Robert Morris Boler was preceded in death by his father, Rodrick Slade Boler, his mother, Mary Ruby Shirley Boler, his sisters Infant Judy Arlene Boler, Shirley Boler Stephens, Doris Boler Stokes, His brothers, Willie Thomas Boler, Sr., Rodrick Clark Boler, Sr., and Gordon Slade “Sonny” Boler.

He is survived by his wife, Sharron Roselynn Felch Boler, his son Robert “Bobby” Ernest Boler (Sandi), his daughter, Pauline Valerie Hinton (Chuck), his sister Ruby Sharleen Hix, his sister-in-laws, Judy Boler and Tyran Boler, his four grandchildren, Mary Faith Hinton, Haley Zane Hinton, Brenden Hunter Boler, Brayley Hope Boler, and many nieces and nephews.

Robert Morris was born in Thomaston, AL on July 3, 1939. He grew up in Pickens County and his family later moved to Northport, AL. He graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School in 1957. After graduation he worked at the Central Iron Foundry in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Robert Morris proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962-1966 during the Vietnam Era on the USS Yorktown. He often said, “It was an honor to serve, and I would gladly serve again.” He was stationed in Long Beach, California and toured the world during his military service. While in San Francisco, California he met his dedicated wife of 54 years, his “lady” as he lovingly called her.

After discharge from the U.S. Navy, he obtained a job with Pacific Telephone in San Francisco, California which began his 32-year career with the telephone company. Robert Morris married Sharron in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1967. They took their honeymoon to Alabama to meet the Boler family. Robert Morris transferred to South Central Bell Tuscaloosa office in 1969. He and Sharron lived in Tuscaloosa and later moved to Coker where they enjoyed country living in the Bethany Community.

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, served as a Trustee, and enjoyed helping with the grounds over the years. He is a Christian, was saved as a child, and later followed the Lord in Believer’s Baptism.

He was an avid gardener who loved sharing his knowledge of plants with others. He raised many different fruits, vegetables, flowers, and trees using organic gardening which was a labor-of-love. Sharing his harvest with others included donating hundreds of pounds of butternut squash, potatoes, and other vegetables with the Alabama Children’s Home.

Robert Morris was a member of the Alabama Wildflower Society and grew beautiful wildflowers from seeds and cuttings, knowing them all by name. He was an expert on plant identification and care. He planted flowers everywhere and referred to his farm as Millefleur Acres, meaning a million flowers. He often picked bouquet of flowers for friends and family for special occasions to brighten their day. He loved to give others plants and flowers he had grown. He always kept a shovel in his truck just in case he found something to transplant.

Robert Morris was also known for raising pigeons, doves, goats, and chickens. Other hobbies included feeding hummingbirds and songbirds, reading, watching the news, sports, and the Atlanta Braves.

After retirement he kept in touch with his coworker friends at Communication Workers of America meetings. He looked forward to these gatherings, sharing memories of the phone company and cherished the friendship they made.

What he loved most was spending time with family and helping take care of his grandchildren who called him “Day Day”. They were the pride and joy of his life.

Robert Morris Boler was a simple man of few words. He loved his family fiercely and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. His kind and gentle spirit will be greatly missed, and our lives will never be the same without him. He overcame many struggles and never complained. He fought the good fight and is at his home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We have peace and comfort knowing we will see him again. We are forever blessed to have a Daddy like ours. Today our dear Robert Morris is happy, healthy, and healed tending to God’s beautiful garden.

A special thank you to Dr. Scott Kemp and staff, Dr. Lee Loftin and staff, DCH Northport floor staff and ICU staff. We are thankful to our many family and friends who have prayed with us during this difficult time.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Boler, Chuck Hinton, Brenden Boler, Ritchie Bailey, Kevin Latham, and J.J. Redd.

Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” KJV.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to Bethany Baptist Church or the Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane Birmingham Alabama 35216

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