Gray Richmond Boone, 94, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home on November 4, 2024.  A Celebration of Life service will be held with his family at a future date.   

He was born April 4, 1930 to Richmond and Marguerite Boone in Nashville, NC. He graduated from Nashville High and attended NC State University, where he earned degrees in Building Construction and Civil Engineering. He served active duty for two years and reserve for six years in the US Air Force. He worked in construction and eventually started Gray R. Boone Construction Company. He has lived in Charlotte for 68 years.

Gray was a devoted husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 71 years, Georganne Joyner Boone and his four children, Scott (Michelle) Boone, Carol (Jim) Stewart, Anne (Davis) Babb, and Jane (David) Kroening. He was a loving grandfather and great grandfather to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the wonderful caregivers at SYNERGY HomeCare and hospice workers from VIA Health Partners. Memorials may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, 500 Spratt St-B, Charlotte, 28206.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Boone family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.