Harold Boone

BOONE, Mr. Harold Fredrick - Age 74 passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Family hour 10AM Monday, September 15, 2008 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 10:30AM, Pastor Ernest Garrison officiating. Private Interment will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10AM Monday. Mr. Boone will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 10AM-8PM Sunday. Mr. Harold F. Boone was born in Lima, Ohio on June 26, 1934. He was the only child of Harold R. and Fredericka "Freda" B. Boone who were both only children themselves. During his teen years, Harold and his parents moved to the small northern town of Coleman, MI. Harold graduated from Coleman High School and after graduation he entered the U.S. Army where he was trained as a field radio repair technician. He was Honorably Discharged in 1962. Harold’s valuable training in the Army helped him secure a job at Michigan Bell Telephone Company (now AT & T). He moved to Flint and began his employment as an installer, cable technician, and supervisor. Harold was a member of CWA Local 4103 and was a life member of AT & T Pioneers of American. In 1992 Harold retired from Michigan Bell after 36 years of service. Always a hard worker, after his retirement Harold began a second job. He was employed by Randy Wise Chevrolet as a courtesy driver. This job allowed him to do two of his favorite things: drive and meet new people. In 1957 Harold met and fell in love with Ruth Naomi McClary. They were married March 5, 1060. Three children were born to this union. Harold was an enthusiastic hobbyist and he loved learning and trying new things. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, sailing, gardening, harness horse racing, fishing, hunting, photography and woodworking. His most rewarding tasks however, were repairing and restoring older cars and mowing and manicuring his lawn. Harold’s memory and legacy will live on in the lives of his family: wife of 48 years, Ruth N. Boone; daughter, Amye Leavy; son, Richard Boone; three adoring grandchildren, Naomi Christine, Ervin Isaiah, and Leah Ruth; sister and brothers-in-law, Harriette and Robert Gregg, and Charles McClary; nephews, Kurtis and Che; The extended McClary Family, the Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church Family, several friends and acquaintances. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Freda Boone; and by his oldest and devoted daughter, Audrey F. Boone-Anthony. The Family would like to thank the ICU Doctors and Nursing Staff of McLaren Regional Medical Center.

Harold Boone

June 26, 1934 - September 7, 2008