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.
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14 Condolence(s)
Brenda Skillern
Friday, June 12, 2020
Dear Vaneice, Mackenzie, and Maleah, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ¾
Lee & Julie Faulkner
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Lee & I met Sonny & the running crew several years ago at the Harbortown 5k. Many years and races have gone by, but I will never forget the laughter we all shared with Sonny. I am so sorry he is no longer with us. Sonny will be greatly missed.
Teresa Norris-Darby
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Dear Vaniece, Mackenzie, Mileah and All of My Boone Family, I’m sooo sorry for the profound loss of Sonny. Although I was only able to meet you, you had such a kindness about you. You welcomed Gene and me with such an open heart. I am praying and thinking of everyone who is blessed to be able to be there. I love you all! T
Jared Roaten
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Praying for you and your family.
Pam Henson
Thursday, June 11, 2020
I worked with Kenny at Temple-Inland’s West Memphis Gypsum Operations for many years and it was always a pleasure. Kenny’s integrity, intelligence and steady manner served him well and earned him the respect of everyone he workedsyruhf with: employees, vendors, customers, truck drivers, etc. My continued prayers for Vaniece, Mileah and MacKenzie, his siblings, children and grandchildren. He will be missed.
Amy Israelson
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Vaniece
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Much love to you.
Sherris Leigh
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Sonny, as I knew him, was a dear friend of my son and was considered part of our family. He and his family were always at our family gatherings and I know he will be greatly missed.
Susan Marconi
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Vaniece, Mileah, Mackenzie,
I am so very sorry to hear the news about Kenny. I was blessed to work with him many years at Temple. Kenny was kind and so much fun to be around. He will be missed by all that knew him. Praying for all the family.
Susan Marconi
Jim&Sherri Steiger
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Veniece
Sherri and I are so saddened
By Kenny's untimely passing.
My peace and God's blessings
And all who loved Kenny comfort you and grant you peace in coming weeks and months. Our love and heartfelt
Sympathies go to you and the Boone Family.
Sherry Tate
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Rowland Atwood
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
He will be missed
Sandra Buchanan
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Your Virginia family send our sympathy to his wife, children, his sister and brothers. We love you all and you are in our prayers.
Mr & Mrs Lee Tipton
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Kenny was a very dear friend to me. He taught me a lot on the job. He started me to playing golf. I am going to miss him. I hope to see him again. RIP my brother.
Bill Morris