| DATELINE: SPRUCE PINE, NC HAROLD LLOYD
BOONE
Harold Lloyd Boone, age 79 of Spruce Pine, NC passed away April
19 2007 following a lengthy illness.
A native of Mitchell County he was the oldest son of the late
Fred T. and Lela Sparks Boone. He was also preceded in death by his
beloved wife Mildred Vance Boone who died in 1996. Born to this
union were children Chucky Boone, Dennis Boone, Terry Boone and
Karen Nelson. In addition to four grandchildren Harold was also
blessed with two great grandchildren, and several grandpets. He is
also survived by his five sisters, Mary Lou Willis and Helen
Bartlett of Bakersville, NC, Mae Jarrett of Atlanta, Ga, Betty Jo
Gordon, and Faye Thomson of Johnson City, TN, one brother, Henry
Boone of Spruce Pine, NC and many nieces nephews and cousins.
Harold Graduated from Bowman High School and served in the Army in
the Medical Corp during World War II. He was a member of Rebels
Creek Baptist Church. Harold was known for his charismatic
character and love of life. He enjoyed traveling, gardening,
motorcycling, and trucking. In the 70's Harold and Mildred were part
of The "Swinging Pines" square dance team. Harold worked many
years in the mining industry and later became the owner of Boone
Stone Company, which furnished building stone all over the US,
including to the construction of Walt Disney World in Florida. The
family will receive friends Saturday, April 21 from 1:00PM until
3:00PM at Rebels Creek Baptist Church, with the funeral service
beginning at 3:00. Funeral Services will be officiated by Larry
Greene and Steve Sisk. Burial will be at Rebels Creek Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to; Hospice of Mitchell
County PO Box 38 Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Boone family. |
