Robert D. Boone

September 26, 1938 - March 28, 2016

Robert D. Boone

Robert D. Boone, 77, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 28 following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Carroll and Alice Boone. He started his career at the University of Maryland. He then transferred with his loving wife, Charlotte, to the University of Kentucky, Department of Tobacco and Health. Together, they developed a niche for acquiring property and quickly turned this into a career after leaving U.K. He loved his farm in Jessamine County and filled it with animals and pets from rescue shelters. When he wasn't working, he had a passion for flying. He was an instrument rated pilot and often flew his red Beechcraft Bonanza from Lexington Bluegrass Airport. He was a long-time member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to his wife he leaves to cherish his memories children Doug Boone, wife Amy; Mark Boone, wife Hilary; grandchildren Mitchell Boone, Megan Boone, Meredith Boone, and Andrew Boone. His family will honor him with a Reception on Sunday, April 17 at 1:30 PM followed by a Remembrance Service beginning at 3:00 PM to be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church (2025 Bellefonte Drive 40503) in Lexington, Kentucky. The Boone Family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to: Jessamine County Animal Care and Control on-line at www.adoptapet.com/JCACC using the donate button, on Facebook, in person at 120 Fairground Way, City-County Park, Nicholasville, KY 40356, by phone 859.885.4836, or email at jessaminecountyacc@gmail.com. Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boone Family.

Funeral Information

Reception at 1:30 PM
Remembrance Service at 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 17
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
2025 Bellefonte Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

Donations Information

Jessamine County Animal Care and Control on-line at www.adoptapet.com/JCACC using the donate button, on Facebook, in person at 120 Fairground Way, City-County Park, Nicholasville, KY 40356, by phone 859.885.4836, or email at jessaminecountyacc@gmail.com.

Donations Link:

Jessamine County Animal Care and Control

Directions

Visitation: St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Service: St. Michael's Episcopal Church