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George Boone

Lexington, Kentucky

1938 - 2016

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DIED
January 18, 2016
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Lexington, Kentucky

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BOONE George R., 5/25/38 - 1/17/16. Born in Louisville, KY, George was one of 12 children. A walk-on at the University of Kentucky, he earned a position as a 3-year starter from 1957-59. He was awarded SEC Honors and earned an M.Ed while playing and coaching under Blanton Collier. He joined the...

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My most fun memory of George and DeeDee was the KY Derby party, my first ever, here is Phoenix AZ. It was quite a day. I met George and was their Personal Banker for many years. I enjoyed our friendship and George's sense of humor. My Prayers are with all of your family. He was an awesome man with a loving heart and a great smile. Heaven just became a lot richer. Loving thoughts to DeeDee.

DeDee, Our thoughts and prayers are with you , just heard from Henry. 56 years of marriage brings a lot of memories, we know. Love

Prayers for DeDee and family. George was my first boss and one of the kindest men I've ever met! Rest in peace George.

We're praying for you and your family. I will always be grateful to George for bringing my family into the Cardinal family and the many years of fun and fellowship during out annual visits...I have very fond memories of you two and the children.

George Boone was my boss the first day he hire me to the Cardinals in St.Louis. Then the second day came and he became my friend when he said we work together for the good of the Cardinals organization... He taught Me how to Factor as a NFL SCOUT and to bleed Cardinal Red as a employee. " We all roll on with Life " as George would often say to me when I spoke to him of my own adverities! Thus I say to my Mentor, I will miss you Much... Chance read to All and Much Love to the Boone Family :

Thanks to you ,George and Dick Blocker for getting me a scholarship to the University. I married Mary Dawn there, I graduated with a degree, our oldest son,Beau was born there and i learned my craft and have many friends from our time there.
You made it possible. Best

Dede I am sorry to hear about George. I played for him under Coach Bradshaw in the early sixties. He was admired by my teammates and revered by me as a player and coach. We will miss his drawl and common sense approach to all situations.

May God Bless George Boone and comfort you and your family during this time of loss.

Demo always spoke highly of George. May they now rest in peace together My sincere sympathy. Ima Johns

Dearest Dedee, Richard and Donna, Georgia and Brian, Beverlee and Chris, Sally and Martina please accept my Mom and my condolences and joy in releasing your husband/dad to God's embrace with joy! Discovering and giving during the moments of those we love who enter human illness in profound ways opens our heart to journey with mercy in a way we could never imagine. George's voice, rousing pitch and always loving heart invited everyone to be more than they thought could be or knew they were....