Sylvan Boswell

Sylvan "Bos" Roe Boswell passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2010.He was born on Aug. 23, 1916, in Travelers Rest, S.C. He married Frances Hawkins, Jan. 15, 1937, and was married for 68 years. He was retired from Central Bank of Miami, Fla., where he and Frances resided for more than 50 years before moving to Chattanooga in 1990.He was an avid hunter, and outdoorsman, with a love for the everglades. His enthusiasm for outdoor sports was amazing. He was involved with hydroplane racing for years, with many victories including the 1966 Orange Bowl Regatta. He was a true racer at heart beginning with motorcycles, cars and hydroplanes. He was one of the most loyal Dale Earnhardt Sr. fans, and rarely missed watching a race.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances; and brothers, Everett and Ray Boswell.He is survived by his brother, Dr. Martin Perez; sister, Ramona (Art) Finkelman; nephew, Rhett (Sue) Boswell; nieces, Rita (Gary) Haskew, Kathy (Charles) Hogg, Janie Finkelman; and several great-nieces and nephews, and his best friends, Jimmy and Linda Lauderdale.We want to give a warm thank you to his caregiver, Betty Boren and her Christian dedication in these last years of care she gave to him.There will be no visitation.A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Bert Jones officiating.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com.Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist North Chapel, Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.