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George R. Boone

1938 - 2016

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

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University of Kentucky

George Boone Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for George R. Boone
Start: 2016-01-24T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Campbell House Inn

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 CEPO scouting organization in 1966 and in 1968 joined the St. Louis/Arizona Cardinal NFL team as Director of Scouting. In 1994 he joined the Indianapolis Colts as Director of Player Personnel. In 2000 he returned to Arizona to complete his 32 year career, retiring in 2006. George is survived by his wife of 56 years, local hottie Dorothy (Dedee) Boone of Lexington, son Richard (Donna), daughters Georgia (Brian), Beverlee (Chris), Sally, Martina, and 14 grandchildren. Open House on Sunday, January 24 from 3-7pm at the Campbell House Inn, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association: [email protected]

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for George Boone

13 Entries

Betty Teille

February 8, 2016

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

Marilyn , Stuart Goldfarb

February 8, 2016

Debbie Finn

January 28, 2016

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

Lisa Hardaway

January 23, 2016

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.

Jerry Hardaway

January 23, 2016

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 :
2 Corinthians 9:8...

Jerry Hardaway

George is now gone home to be with our Lord ... I know he's scouting for the Cardinals there in Heaven...

jeff van note

January 22, 2016

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

Giles Smith

January 22, 2016

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.

Ima Johns

January 22, 2016

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

Gregory Kirsch

January 22, 2016

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. May each of you know the blessing you were to George and find peace in his freedom from the claim human illness placed on him and the enduring, selfless love demonstrated by you. We hold you in love and prayer while we remember each of you in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Peace and love,
Corrine and Gregory Kirsch

Lora Witten Rice

January 21, 2016

Bev, Richard and all the Boone family, so sorry for the loss of this great man.

January 21, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about George. We will be there weather permitting. Love and blessings to all Phyllis and Dick Queen

Rachel Savane

January 21, 2016

My condolences to a family that I have the highest of regards toward. You represent a utopian family where all members count and come together to take care of each other.

ranny blount

January 21, 2016

Dedee,
I was very sorry to hear about George. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ranny

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