Jack E. Boone

Jack E. Boone, 86, of Middletown, passed away on September 6, 2022. He was born August 7, 1936 to parents Walter and Ernestine Boone.

Jack worked at Central Soya for a multitude of years until his retirement and continued to work beyond retirement at Precision Packaging. Jack also served in the United States Air Force for many years. He was a man who prided himself in his exceptional work ethics and enjoyed staying busy. Even outside of his career, Jack always found something to work on. He frequently constructed new projects in his free time and had a special gift when it came to building. Jack thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors and that’s where you could find him on most days. He had a fascination with frogs and had many collectibles that friends and family gifted to him over the years. Jack was also an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds. He never met a stranger and always extended a hand to help those in need. Jack was truly a character and had a joke for anything and everything. His sense of humor was one-of-a-kind and he has left us with countless memories that we will cherish for years and years to come. Jack was loved by many and will forever be missed by all.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Janet Boone; his children, Beth Boone Burton, Tommy Boone, Carla Nicely, Debbie Roberts, Brenda Stamper, Izzy (Danielle) Boone, Rick (Stephanie) Griffin and Tina-Maddox Wilson. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Shirley Pitt, Electra Boone, Isaiah Boone, Paula Griffin, David Griffin, Jamie Griffin, Ricky Griffin and Felicia Fuson; 1 great-grandchild, Keltie Pitt. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Robert Colwell; his sister-in-law, Donna (Robert) Krause; and his cousins, Beverly Baker and Frankie (Connie) Ballard.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ernestine Boone; son, Patrick (Ellen) Griffin; & two siblings, Joann and Robert Boone.