Charles Boone

FOREST CITY: Rev. Charles V. Boone, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Frank Boone Sr. and Tuie Bradburn Boone. Charles served in the Army during the Korean War Conflict. His life was built around serving others. He founded Clearview Baptist Church in Newport News, VA in 1962. After serving there many years, he pastored many other smaller churches in the surrounding area. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, and he enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Roger Wayne Boone; grandson, Charles Edward Boone; daughter-in-law, Marla Davis Boone; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Mary “Sue” Ellis Boone of the home; sons, Steve Boone and wife Crystal of Kings Mountain, Mike Boone and wife Stephanie of Shelby and Lynn Boone and wife Karen of Kings Mountain; sister, Jenny White of High Point and Wilma Davis and husband Haskell of Marion; brother, Dan Boone of Morganton; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. Tim Sims and Dr. J. Barry Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends 1:30-3:00 P.M. prior the service, in the church. A private family burial will follow in Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center. www.claybarnette.com