Ernest (Ernie) Paul Boaze 1934-2026

Ernest (Ernie) Paul Boaze passed into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on April 14, 2026. Ernest was born in Marshall to Paul Elbert Boaze and Elise Grantham Boaze on October 27, 1934.

He attended high school in Marshall and was a member of the marching band. It was there that he met the love of his life, Freida Joy Boaze. Ernie and Joy subsequently married and from their union three children were born: Stephen, Michael, and Debbie.

During his time on this earth Ernie served in the military with the Army where he was stationed in Germany. He then utilizedthe GI Bill upon his honorable discharge to pursue his education at Texas A&M University, which at that time was called Texas A&M College. Ernie was very proud of achieving his degree at Texas A&M and remained a diehard Aggie fan throughout his life. Following his graduation from Texas A&M, he began his career as a professor of statistics at Memphis State University. Ernie was a brilliant mathematician, computer scientist, and programmer. Ernie had a diverse and successful career following his departure from Memphis State University. He once wrote a computer program for FEMA that was adopted nationwide.

Ernie loved to fish and play bridge, dominoes and Liverpool rummy in his spare time. He considered himself a ‘people person and would enjoy long conversations with others.

Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; his son, Stephen, his brother, Frances Boaze; and his sister, Margie Johnson. He is survived by his son, Michael Boaze (Robbie); daughter, Deb Bahnmaier (Dale); brothers, Charles Boaze and Larry Boaze, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

It has been said of Ernie by those who knew him that he was the finest Christian man and the most honest person you would ever meet. Ernie loved the Lord and was waiting for the day when he could be reunited with his beloved Joy in Heaven.

There will be an informal Celebration of Life for Ernie on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. at The Venue on Sycamore, 301 Sycamore St., Mineola, Texas. He now resides in Heaven and is in the loving arms of Jesus and his wife Joy.

Rest in Peace, Dad. We love you and we’ll see you again someday.