Harold Dean Boone

     Harold Dean Boone, 76, of Marion, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at his residence.

     Harold was born in Yancey County, NC on March 13, 1946, to the late James Edward Boone and Dolly Elizabeth Wyatt Boone. Harold served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked at Baxter Healthcare in North Cove, with whom, he retired after many years of faithful service. Harold was an easygoing simple man. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

     In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina Silvers and Glenna Ballew; and four brothers, Wade, J.B., Stanley, and Charles Boone.

     Harold is survived by two sisters, Golda Peterson of Burnsville and Betty Lou McDougal (Basil) of Valdosta, Georgia; a brother, Butch Boone (Teresa) of Marion; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

     A funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service in Marion. Rev. David Edwards and Rev. David Gillespie will officiate. Burial will follow at Micaville Cemetery.

     The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.beamfuneralservice.com