Joseph R. Boone

JOSEPH 'JUTE' BOONE, the son of Robert Boone, was a Baptist preacher and blacksmith who lived near Estatoe. He was married twice: first to Harriett Gurley, and the second time to Sarah Sparks. He is buried next to Sarah Sparks Boone in Crabtree Cemetery, Rabbit Hop Road, Mitchell County. His tombstone reads: "Joseph R. Boone. March 4, 1853- Feb. 7, 1925". CHILDREN OF JOSEPH "JUTE" BOONE AND SARAH SPARKS 1. John N Boone, b. 5/25/1881, d. 8/13/1963, Married Mary E. Boone, both buried Grassy Creek Cemetery, Spruce Pine, N. C. 2. LEWIS ROBERT BOONE (July 11, 1894- Dec. 28, 1943) Not married. Drowned at Estatoe. 3. GENEVA BOONE b. ca. 1896 m. ___ Thomas. 4. PLEXIE BOONE b. ca. 1900 5. JAMES B. BOONE b. ca. 1902. Moved to Steinman, VA. 6. CHARLIE BANNER BOONE (Jan. 6,1910- June 10, 1962)* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 7 2020, 20:11:50 UTC