James L. Boy Jr., age 56 of Great Falls, a Court Advocate and Defender, passed away Sunday (Jan. 15^th) at a Great Falls Hospital due to osteoporosis. A wake is in progress at the Old Eagle Shields Center in Browning. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 19^th) at the Browning Evangelistic Center with burial to follow in the Willow Creek Cemetery. Whitted Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com.

Survivors include his father, James L. Boy Sr. of Browning; sisters, Ruth (Lance) Edwards of LaJunta, CO., Leona (Jason) Kaline of Big Fork, Anona (George AB) Boy of Browning, brother; Al (Lisa) Boy of Browning and Tony (Mary Godfreid) Peterson of Aberdeen, SD; and nieces and nephews Allison, Deavon, Cody, Rikie, Trajen, Zuriha and Velden Calica and Vaylon Calica.

He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Big Beaver Boy and a brother, Dallas E. Boy.

He was born Jan. 6, 1950 to James L. & Margaret (Big Beaver) Boy Sr. where he grew up and was educated. He worked as a court advocate and defender.

He enjoyed being with his family and friends and talking on his cell phone.

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