Leroy Boone

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On March 24, 1942, Leroy Boone was born into a God fearing family, as the 6th child of 15 children, to the late Elder Roy Boone and Willie Artis Jackson-Boone of Miami, Florida. He attended Miami North Western Senior High School graduating Class of 1961. He furthered his education at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida earning a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Chemistry. Before graduating FAMU, Leroy pledged the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1962. He later attended The University of Louisville for graduate studies and earned a Masters Degree in Business. His devotion to the pursuit of knowledge would continue on for many years, earning him certificates and achievements.

After working in Louisville, Kentucky he met the love of his life Shirley Wakefield. Once married, Leroy and Shirley Boone in union would go on to love and raise 4 children during their 48 years of marriage. 

He dedicated his life to Christ, joining the church at a very young age. He was a dedicated and hands-on member at University United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and devoted his life to the church as best as he could until his health failed him. 

Leroy’s career allowed him to travel the world, many alongside his wife, enjoying the sights and wonders of the globe. He enjoyed debate, reading (especially his Bible), traveling, being around his family and was a God-Fearing, kind hearted, charitable, and intelligent individual. 

On March 24, 2024, God called Leroy Boone to his eternal home. Leroy was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, servant of God and so much more. He left this world surrounded by the love of family and in the thoughts and prayers of many.

Leroy Boone leaves behind an abundance of love, faith, honor and compassion. He is survived by his wife Shirley Boone, 3 of his children, Karen (Anthony) Worthen, Barry Worthen, and Irwin Bonja (Annie) Worthen. As well as a legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His sisters Francis Gray, Gwendolyn (Quinton) Larkins, Jr, Sheva Boone. His brothers, John (Frances) Boone, Daniel (Rennie) Boone, Rickey (Renal) Boone & Samuel Boone. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Proceeding him in death are his parents Elder Roy Boone & Willie Arties Jackson-Boone. His son Darwin Worthen, his sisters Willia Maude Carter, Ruby Lee Mack, Inez Judy Almond, Tupreme Betty Murphy, & Rose Clements -Milliner. His brothers Roy Boone Jr, & Robert Boone, as well as other gone but never forgotten family members. 

He leaves these words behind, “I gave all I could, helped as many people as I could, I prayed for all my family members and friends, I worked hard to have a comfortable life, never causing problems or harm to anyone.”