ELM CITY - James William “Bunk” Boone, Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret) of Coopers Community, died February 20, 2012, at the age of 80, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank High and Mahala Taylor Boone; four brothers, Dyke F. Boone, J. Randolph Boone, Lee Otha Boone, Sr., T. Monroe Boone; and by five sisters, Gertrude Moss, Murdie Murray, Julie B. Baker, Christine Boone, and Reba Boone.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Douglas Boone from Ivydale, WV; son, Douglas Boone, Lieutenant Colonel USAF (Ret) and wife Martina of Gainesville, VA; daughter, Kimberley Boone Coleman and husband Thomas of Matthews, NC; daughter, Pamela Boone Winterrowd and husband Chris of Apex, NC; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday February 23, 2012 from 1 until 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Moss officiating. Burial will follow at Boone Family Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 37 at 2408 Volunteer Road, Elm City NC 27822.