John Richard Boesen

John Richard Boesen, age 54, born October 7, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Pamela Blanchard (deceased stepfather, Greg) and John “Murphy” Boesen (Jan), passed away on August 8, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.  

John enjoyed all things electronic, from radios to computers and online gaming.  He always had a sweet tooth and loved his cats, Boots and Sunny. He was most proud of his beloved son, John Bradley Boesen, who passed away in 2017, breaking his heart, but with whom he is now reunited in Heaven, giving God all the glory.

He is also survived by his sisters, Suzanne Humphries (Rodney); Martha Boesen, Jamie Huhman, and his brothers, Jason Blanchard (Katie); Michael Blanchard (Erica); Todd Huhman (Lisa) and Ryan Jock, as well as several nieces and nephews.

At this time, no service or memorial is planned.

 Arrangements are by Strickland and Jones Memorial Funeral Services, 1810 Durham Road, Roxboro, NC 27573. Online condolences may be made at stricklandandjonesfs.com.  Condolences may be sent to Pamela Blanchard, 262 B Thaxton Rd., Roxboro, NC 27573 and Murphy Boesen, 10944 Converse Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836.

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