By Thomas Sellers Jr.
Peggy and Leroy Boatwright opened a Millington institution on Nov. 1, 1957. Now in its 60th year of operation Boatwright Pharmacy is ready to celebrate with familiar faces and new customers the way they know best. “Involvement in the community, genuine care about our customers and patients,” Dr. Steven Boatwright said. “We try to be invested in the community and involved in the community. We just try to treat folks the right way. “We’re right in the middle of Millington,” he added. “I think we’re a fixture here. I think folks know we’re here for them. We’re always hoping they know we have their best interest in heart.” That philosophy started with Steven’s parents in 1957. All of Peggy’s and Leroy’s children Steven, Laura and Emily got involved in the family business becoming pharmacist. Steven has taken the reigns of Boatwright Pharmacy and has transformed the 7899 C Street location into a combination of an old-fashion drug store atmosphere with new-age technology. Part of the old-fashion philosophy is community involvement outside of the pharmacy. “An independent pharmacy is like a dinosaur now,” Leroy said. “We’re a dying breed. So it nice to have people still respect us and we appreciate your business and dedication. “We’re involved in certain things like the schools and churches,” he added. “It’s important. We think the children are being neglected in a lot of areas. They need our help.”
Boatwright’s dedication to the youth of the Millington area helped the Pharmacy win the 2016 Millington Area Chamber of Commerce Heart & Hand Award. The Boatwright family has racked up several honors throughout the community including Dr. Leroy being honored as The Millington Star’s 2014 Man of the Year.
