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Michael Boone Obituary

MICHAEL WAYNE BOONE Michael Wayne Boone, 39, of Wilmington, NC, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, in Brooklyn, NY. Mike was born October 9, 1973, in Rocky Mount, NC. Mike was a free spirit who preferred to keep life simple. He had a deep love for his daughter, Michaela, his Grandmother, and a strong commitment to his family and friends. Mike was a bass guitarist with a lifelong passion for music. He was also an avid fisherman and looked forward to any opportunity to have a rod and reel in his hand. Surviving are his Daughter, Michaela Ann Boone, Mother, Ann Mangis & Stepfather, Dave Mangis, Brother, Andrew Mangis, and maternal Grandmother Maerean Poland all living in Wilmington. Living in Rocky Mount, NC is his Father, Lee Wayne Boone and Brother Derek Boone. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Rocky Mount and Wilmington areas. Also remembered is his paternal Grandparents, Julian and Lula Boone, and his maternal Grandfather, George T. Poland, all of who preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 14, 2013 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel (S. College) with Rev. Dr. Tim Reaves officiating. The family will receive friends at 1:00 prior to the service at Andrews. Pallbearers will be Andrew Mangis, Derek Boone, Vincent Murphy, Vince Valente, Harry Paterson, Ramsey Ateyeh, and Keith Wrench. The family would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness and support during this very difficult time. Condolences may be sent to www.andrewsmortuary.com Andrews Valley Chapel

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2013.

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Carmela Murphy

October 5, 2024

You were like a son to me. You are truly missed.

Melissa & Micheal Bricker

October 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family .

Dawn Nunalee

October 18, 2013

My prayers & support are endless for your precious daughter & family. You have been a compassionate treasured friend from the start. Your endless qualities are priceless especially your love for Michalea.Thank you Mike I stay blessed through your music & true friendship.

October 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jeff and Renae Fountain

October 15, 2013

My heart goes out to Boone's Family and Friends! He was a kind and caring man. He loved his daughter with all his heart!

Angela Ateyeh Pifer

October 15, 2013

My heart goes out to Mike's family. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a loss our whole community will feel always. He was loved by all.

W. H. Johnson

October 15, 2013

Lee Wayne and Family,
We were saddened to hear about your son. We will keep the entire family in our prayers.

The Capps Family

October 14, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you all. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Constance Janulewicz

October 14, 2013

I will always remember how loving he was with his daughter when she was a baby and what a GREAT friend he was with all his musician friends. My heart goes out to his friends and family, he will be greatly missed!!!

Constance Janulewicz

October 14, 2013

I will always remember how loving he was with his daughter when she was a baby and what a GREAT friend he was with all his musician friends. My heart goes out to his friends and family, he will be greatly missed!!!

Nicole Lewis-Keeber

October 14, 2013

My heart and sympathy goes out to all who loved him and are experiencing his loss.

April Krajnyk

October 14, 2013

Mike you will always be remembered and loved!

Prayers are with damily & friends now & forever!

October 14, 2013

rest easy, Mike

thoughts and prayers to your family, especially your lil girl!

Emily Marriott

October 14, 2013

My heart goes out to Boone's family...my son, Vic and he were fellow musicians and friends. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Boone many times in the course of the music playing scene attendance. He was always a very sweet guy and I am very sorry to hear the sad news.

Debbie Langley

October 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. May you find comfort in the memories and love you shared with Michael.

Isabel Bordo

October 14, 2013

Boone, you were always smiling whenever I had the pleasure of seeing you. You are and always will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace and know that we love you.

Marissa Meyers

October 13, 2013

Boone, you are so very missed. You will live and rock on in all of our hearts and especially through Michaela <3. He talked about you all the time sweet girl, he was so incredibly proud of you. Your Dad was an amazing man and please know that everyone who loves him, we are all here for you and your family. Sending many blessings and positive energy.

carmela and pat murphy

October 13, 2013

Mike you were like a son to US we will miss you very much may you rest in peace .

S Winebar

October 13, 2013

Mike, thank you for all the great memories, I will truly miss you. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
My Saints partner

James"Sonny" Russell

October 13, 2013

My heart pours out to the family. Mike taught us all a great number of things but the most important thing I learned from him was to love unconditionally and without cease.may his passing remind us all to nurture all our ralationships and to be kind to one another. I will miss you brother!

Tommy Zohlmann

October 13, 2013

Mike was a good friend since I was 14 years old. He was a great guy. Nice to everyone. i am so lost for words. I'm sorry I couldn't be there. Ill miss you old friend. My heart goes out to his family.

Heather Stigall

October 13, 2013

Mike was without a doubt the nicest, genuine, caring, and down to earth person I knew here in Wilmington. Sincere condolences to his family!! I will miss that hug and smile whenever I saw you!!

October 13, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. May the memories and stories you have of him help you during this difficult time.

Our Thoughts are with you.

Mike, Leslie, Natalie and Anthony Grimord

Kevin Rochelle

October 13, 2013

One of the absolute sweetest guys, nothing but love in his heart. The very best of us taken too soon.

Kristofer Corbett

October 13, 2013

Boone was a awesome guy, good musician, and one of my best friends. I feel blessed to have known him and will miss him dearly.

Billy and Kathy Buck

October 12, 2013

Ann and Lee Wayne, we are so very sorry for your loss. Know that your families are in our prayers during this trying time. Love, Billy and Kathy Matthews Buck

Ashley and Ashley Teague

October 12, 2013

Deepest sympathies to the Boone and Mangis families as well as the Wilmington community, who have suffered a great loss this week. Mike is a legend in the history of Wilmington music, and his smile and attitude were infectious, he will be truly missed.

Christa Jones

October 12, 2013

Missing you Boone and thinking of family and many many many friends at this time. Rock On brother....

Steve and Patty Williams

October 12, 2013

Our hearts are breaking for your family. Ann and Michaela, we love you and pray for you to be blessed with strength of faith and peace of mind. Prayers are raised...God bless you all.

tina peterson

October 12, 2013

Our days working together at the causeway cafe were some of the happiest times of my life. All you guys meant so much to me.I understand you have a daughter,she may not understand why God took you to heaven so soon,but with love and support she can,and will get through this.I will forever miss you my sweet music man.RIP

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ashlee miller

October 11, 2013

Mike had an awesome soul and will be missed, although he will continue to live on through the great music he created

Randy Crews

October 11, 2013

Mike you will surely be missed my friend. Our thoughts go out to all who were fortunate enough to have you as a part of their life.

October 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these times of sorrow. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort, now and in the days ahead.

Teresa and Al Bullard

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