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Willian (Bubba) Boren, age 8, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Springfield.
Willian was born April 16, 2018, in Evansville, IN, to Damion Skylar Boren and Kimberly Barnett. Willian loved to watch his favorite shows which included, Spidey and his Amazing Friends, Paw Patrol, and Blazing Monster Trucks. You could always find him laughing and playing whether it be on the trampoline or playing airplanes in the laundry basket. He was extremely entertained by his favorite blue ball which he would bounce in the air. Willian also loved spending time with his step brothers.
Willian is survived by his parents, Damion (Michelle) and Kimberly(Jake); sister Gabriella Barnett; step siblings, Lincoln Wardrip, Makinley Wardrip, Zaiden Noe, Neville Noe, and Roxanne Noe; grandparents, Thomas Vaughn, Kara Roblero, Roger Barnett (Beth); great-grandmother, Penny Barnett-Keller; step-grandfather, Julian Lopez; best friends, Gabby and Roxy; many aunts and uncles; and his dog, Sasha.
Willian is preceded in death by his grandmother, Crystal Barnett; great-grandparents, William S. Boren, Karen Boren, and Kenneth Keller.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with grandfather Thomas Vaughn officiating.
Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to help offset final expenses through Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Willian Boren. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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