of Marion, AR

November 8, 1959 - June 8, 2020

Sonny passed away after battling a rare degenerative illness on June 8, 2020 in his home. He was 60 years old. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, but had lived in Crittenden County for most of his life. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 28 years, Vaniece Chaffin Boone. A loving father to his daughters, Mileah Cobb (Rollins), Kingston Springs, TN, and MacKenzie Boone, Marion and a proud grandfather to two granddaughters, Sadie & Charlotte Cobb.

Kenny worked at Temple-Inland for 35 years followed by 6 years at Arkansas Distributors, before being diagnosed with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Kenny, known as Sonny to family and close friends, was a very active man, he loved running, golfing, hunting, deep sea fishing, and especially spending time with his friends and family. He was fun and quick witted; you would rarely have a conversation that did not end with laughter. He was a steadfast friend to those closest to him. Sonny will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Survivors include his sisters, Linda Sue Kidd, (Jeff) Booneville, MS, Eva Jean O'Neill, Anchorage, AK, Renee Parks, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. His brothers, Larry Boone (Debbie), Marion; Donny Boone, Ecru, MS; Corley Boone, (Jennifer), Gainesville, VA; Gene Darby (Teresa), Timmonsville, SC. He also was a much loved uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery, 2206 US-64, Marion,AR
Beginning at 10:00 am at the Pavilion, with services at 11:00 am

Donations can be made in his honor to:
Defeat MSA Alliance
29924 Jefferson Ave.
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48082
Or ONLINE
DefeatMSA.org/donate-to-us/

or to a charity of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com