James George Boka, Jr., age 78, of Warrensburg passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.

He was born October 15, 1942 in Allentown, PA the son of James George Boka, Sr. and Pauline (Beck) Boka.

He served Honorably in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1984 and served in combat during Vietnam.

On August 28, 1990, he and Sandra Allen were united in marriage in Warrensburg.

James was known for his sense of humor and always saying what he meant.  He loved old Country Western movies and shows and enjoyed watching the "Duke" while he waited for football season to begin.  He was a diehard Chiefs fan and loved his Steelers and Eagles. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who after 4 long years of battling cancer has now found peace.

He is loved and missed deeply by his family and friends and those whose lives he touched as he passed through this life.

James is survived by his wife, Sandra Boka; his sons, Bryon (Holley) Boka and James George Boka III; and his grandchildren, Noelle Boka, Alexander Boka, Emma Boka, and Collin Boka.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Raymond (Rick) Boka.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home with full military honors.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and can be left in care of the funeral home.