- Date Of Birth: July 22, 1938
- Date Of Death: July 24, 2012
- State: Indiana
George T. “Tom” Boring, 74, a resident of Ingalls, IN passed away July 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born July 22, 1938 in Stamford, TX to Amos P. and Bertha M. (Morgan) Boring. Tom was retired from the U.S. Navy, having served more than 23 years. He did four tours of duty in Vietnam and then served on the USS Guadalcanal where he was on the team that rescued the Gemini 10 astronauts.
Tom also served as a consultant for the U.S. Navy after his retirement. He attended Anson High School in Anson, TX and graduated from Central Michigan University.
He was also a member of the USS Hancock Association. Tom is survived by his wife Mary (Rittenberry)Boring; stepson Rodney McCallister of Indianapolis; daughters Joy (Tom) Goosmann of Sunny Vale, CA; Dana (Barry) Dayton of Washington state; Debra Garduno of Walla Walla, WA; stepdaughter Rebecca Jackson of Ingalls; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother Clarence (Trudy) Boring of Bandera, TX. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother Amos Boring; stepdaughter Tina Baker; and great-grandson Silas Jackson.
