Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....BOUGHTON, JOHN BEN  June 10, 2016
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News Star World - June 12, 2016
JOHN BEN BOUGHTON

Funeral services for John Ben Boughton, 73, of Mangham will be 3:00 pm Sunday, 
June 12, 2016, at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro, with Rev. Jimmy Harper and 
Rev. David Shirley officiating. Interment will follow in Ford Field Cemetery, 
Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation 
will be 1:30 pm until time of service at the church.

Mr. Boughton was born August 18, 1942, in Monroe to the union of Bennie 
Newberry Boughton and Sadie Earline Vining; he passed from this life on June 
10, 2016, at his residence in Mangham.

Mr. Boughton made a living as a farm chemical manager, but his love was being a 
gunsmith. There are very few pawn shop and gun shop owners that don't know him 
and respect his knowledge of guns. John's door was always open, even to a 
stranger, to help sight a gun, fix a mount, or load some ammunition. His target 
range was well-known throughout Northeast Louisiana. One can only speculate how 
many thousands of rounds were shot on the range. There were many memories and 
friendships made at the range. In addition to his love of guns, he enjoyed his 
annual prairie dog hunting trips with his buddies. More importantly than guns, 
hunting trips, and farm chemicals, he loved the Lord and spending time with his 
family. Know your target, aim high, and keep your powder dry. These principles, 
applied to your daily life, will help you hit the bull's-eye.

He is preceded in death by his parents: first wife, Joann Boughton; daughter, 
Carla Hedgepeth; sister, Sue B. Smith; step son, Johnny Morris.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Magee Morris Boughton of Mangham; 
grandchildren: Sara Hedgepeth, John William Hedgepeth and Julie; son-in-law, 
Steve Hedgepeth of Shreveport; brother, Robert Louis Boughton of Mangham; a 
host of nieces and nephews; stepdaughter, Paula Morris of Winnsboro; step 
grandchildren: Logan, Jordan, Clayton, and Brenan Morris; Caleb, Katie, and 
Jonah Sharbono; two step grandchildren; step daughter-in-law, Jan Morris 
Doughty and husband Terry of Start; mother-in-law, Edna Barton of Mangham; 
brother-in-law, Dr. Donald Smith and wife Kathy of Shreveport; and a host of 
other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Chris Boughton, Jeff Boughton, James Hendrix, Clayton 
Morris, Jordan Morris, Logan Morris, Dane Smith, and Kevin Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be his shooting buddies Kent Bennett, Joe Doughty, 
Terry Johnson, James Mock, Bob Nelson, Pete Rawls, DeWitt Robinson, and Joey 
Westerburg.

Any planned memorials may be made to Extreme Missionary Adventure (XMA) 
Missions, 16 Pierce Road, Rayville, LA 71269 or a charity of your choice .

Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com .

Gill First National Funeral Home

Winnsboro, LA

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