Date of death: 4/6/2013
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1969
Francis Gerald “Jerry” Boone, 83 of Howardstown died April 6, peacefully at his home.
He was a Catholic by faith and a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church in Howardstown. He was on the Board of Directors of the Rolling Fork Fire Department, a Veteran of the United States Army, Paratrooper Division. He was a Representative of the Kentucky Peace and Justice Commission , a Farmer a retired employee of NFO, National Farmers Organization as a Milk Marking agent and a Kentucky Colonel.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Richard Leo Boone and Regina Eva Spalding Boone, a son, Richard Lawrence Boone, a great grandson Stephen Craig Boone, and (1) brother; Richard Leo “Ricky” Boone. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Jean Montgomery Boone, (4) Sons; Stephen Gerard “Steve” Boone (Sonya) of Howardstown, Joseph Paul “Joe Paul” Boone of Los Angeles CA, John Michael Boone (Jessi) of Cox’s Creek, and Mark Anthony Boone (Lori) of Raywick. (4) Sisters, Patsy Boone, Doris O’Daniel (Ray), June Riley, all of Louisville, and Sr. Eva Marie Boone, OSU of Owensboro. (2) Brothers Bob Boone (Cecilia) of Howardstown, and Newman Boone of Boston and (10) grandchildren, (3) great grandchildren.