Joseph Boone

God bless yall

Ms. Boone, Andrea, Jo-"Jet", My deepest condolences go to you and please, please, please accept my apologies for not being in contact sooner. I learned sooo much about history of our people from our trips to Selma and conversations while cutting Rev. Boone's hair. The imprint has been left on my heart forever. You are in my prayers and know that I love you.

Thanks for everything.

Very recently, in the pages that I am writing for my grandchildren to record my family history, I wrote about Rev. Boone. I was a teenager in the 1950s when Rev. Boone was appointed pastor of our Church in Anniston. He made a deep impact on my life then and that influence has continued throughout my life. I have never forgotten him. He formed a Junior Choir and, though I was not the world’s best piano player, he permitted me play for this choir, treating me as if I was a professional...

To the Boone Family:

May you find comfort from the scriptures: II Corinthians 1:3,4

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rev Boone had a very direct impact in my sisters and brothers early life while attending school;(Haugabrooks Academy) Rush Memorial Church is where the Black Private School started in the early 60's, The Johnson Kids was the 1st class thanks to his generiosity to Ms. Sullivan and this is where he gave all of us the vision, wisdom and knowledge that we could make a difference in so many lives as youth and the importance of contributions and giving back. My family and myself attended many...

To the Boone Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Take much comfort in the Bible promise at Isaiah 26:19 "Your deceased ones will rise again".
My deepest sympathy