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Johnny Boone Sr.

1946 - 2022

Johnny Boone Sr. obituary, 1946-2022, Gary, IN

BORN

1946

DIED

2022

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Johnny Boone Obituary

Johnny Boone, Sr., 75 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Methodist Hospital Southlake. He was born February 19, 1946 in Aliceville, Alabama to Lucille Barnes and Jessie Boone. Johnny graduated from Ullman High School in 1966 in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was an extraordinary All-American basketball player. After graduating he moved to Gary, Indiana and proceeded his career at RPS Railroad and married his first wife Thelma (Jean) Lindsey-Boone. After retiring from RPS railroad, he started his own automotive repair business for over 40 years where he was known for "The man that can fix anything". Later, he married Shirley Ann Hill. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Michele Boone, son Daryl Boone and sister Annie L. Hill. He leaves to celebrate his life and mourn his passing three sons Johnny Boone, Jr, Timothy Boone, Bryant Boone all of Gary, IN; goddaughter Sandi Ward of Mishawaka, IN; eight grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 13, 2022.

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Marilynn Hosea

February 21, 2022

To Brother Boone Sr. Family:
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a pleasant brother and helpful @Open Door Church of God In Christ. Cherish the memories.

(From the Hosea Family)

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Grant

February 15, 2022

To Bryant & The Boone Family,

May you find strength to carry you through this difficult time, and faith to reassure you that grief will soften, and love will always endure.

Continued Blessings,
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Grant

Carolyn Bailey and Bee

February 15, 2022

Rest in Heavenly Peace Brother Boone and may God Bless Your Family during this difficult time. Thank You for always giving me the best deal when working on my boy's cars.

Bennie May-Darden

February 15, 2022

My condolences to the Entire Boone/Ford Families.
Praying you'll be encouraged doing this difficult time.
Prayers and Blessings!

Wishing you Comfort

Eric Grafton

Sent Flowers

Sandra Cuttino

February 14, 2022

Rest on Bro. Boone
This is our hope, to one day go home to be with our Lord.

Eric A Grafton

February 13, 2022

Your family has my deepest condolences and sympathy. Sending prayers and blessings to you.

Zadie Word

February 12, 2022

Condolences, Prayers and Love to the Family. May Johnny Boone, Love continue to Cover his Family in Spirit.

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