Michael Joseph Boone, age 67, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2017. He was born July 21, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Hollis Marion and Eula Olive (Tarpy) Boone. On October 20, 1972, Mike married his friend since pre-school, Leta Vee Ulrich in Plano, Texas. Mike lived life to the fullest. He was a very kind and generous friend to all. In his spare time Mike loved to go fishing. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, photography (especially nature photography) including developing his own pictures, traveling, watching animals, socializing and making new friends. He loved to make people laugh and he had an extraordinary sense of humor. Mike never met a stranger. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Leta Boone of McKinney, Texas; brother-in-law, Ronnie Peters of Garland, Texas; nieces, Ann Freeman and husband Scott of Mesquite, Texas, Sonya Bell and husband Joe also of Mesquite, Texas, Shera DeMay and husband Mark of Ravenna, Texas; great-nieces, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Lexi, Abbi, Emily and Alyssa; great-nephew, Bryan; a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Eula Boone; sister-in-law, Kathie Peters.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.