Joseph Ray Boone, 59, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was born May 1, 1950 in Nash County. He was the son of the late, Joseph and Annie Chappell Boone.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Carroll and four brothers, Milton, Robert, Jimmy and Chad Boone.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Cooper Boone, two daughters, Kathryn Walton and husband Charles of Nashville and Rebecca Tippett of Roanoke Rapids, one son, Mark Davis and wife Karen of Louisburg, one sister, Sadie Irwin and husband Don of Rocky Mount, six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held Friday, April 16, 2010 at Cornerstone Funeral Home from 7:00-8:30PM.