Thomas Ray Boehmann, 79, of Knottsville, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on May 2, 2025 at his home.
On October 11, 1945, God created a Farmer. Born to Frank Henry and Mary Lucy Hamilton Boehmann. He was the youngest of their 13 children.
Tom married the love of his life Stella Jackson on November 21, 1964. Together they raised their four children in the Catholic faith, attending St. William and St. Lawrence parishes.
He was a lifelong farmer dedicated to the land, family and faith. With his wife by his side, they purchased their farm in Knottsville in March 1971 and continued operating Boehmann Farms for over 54 years, raising tobacco, corn and soybeans.
While working as a self-employed farmer he also took on employment with Green Coal Company and Miles Farm Supply working before sunup to well after sundown.
After retiring he put his time and passion into gardening. Generously sharing its bounty with family and friends. Always saying, “Hell, you can take more than that.” A kid at heart, he climbed back in the saddle, with his trusted horses, Patches, Rebel, Angel and Milo, chasing the same thrill he’d loved since childhood. He loved nothing more than trail riding with his kids, family and friends – but especially his grandkids.
He will always be remembered for his love for his family, hard work, generosity, and sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Jimmy, Frank “Bud,” Louis and Joe Boehmann; sisters: Rita Mae and Betty Jean Boehmann, Lucille Weikel, Elizabeth “Liz” Daily, Margaret Bishop, Patsy Nall and Dorothy Hayden; father-in-law James A. Jackson Sr.; brothers-in-law, Gabriel Payne and David Jackson
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Stella; children, Cindy (Randall) Ward, Brian (Shannon) Boehmann, Lisa (Denton) Craig, Tammy (Todd) Howard; 10 grandchildren, Josh (Jennifer) Boehmann, Aaron (Katie) Ward, James (Holley) Craig, Sara (Evan) Schrecker, Blake and Dylan Ward, Nathan (Katie) Craig, Abby, Gracie and Nolan Howard; 2 step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Daniel Embry, 11 great-grandchildren with twins due in August; 6 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Boehmann and many nieces and nephews he loved dearly.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to hospice of Western Kentucky
Funeral Mass will be noon, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Philpot, KY with burial will follow in St Lawrence Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, KY