Charles Millard Boone Jr.

Charles Millard Boone, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 21, 2016, at the Talbot Hospice House. He was 72 years old. He leaves behind his wife, three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a proud father and dedicated grandfather. Charlie was born to Charles M. Boone and Adele Kimmel Boone on December 4, 1943, in Baltimore. He was raised in Howard County and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School in Catonsville, MD. Charlie served in the United States Air Force from 1962 - 1968. He returned to graduate from the University of Maryland in 1970. Charlie met his wife of 46 years, Susan Baker Boone in1968, and they married on June 7, 1969. They began their married life in Preston, MD, and moved to Centreville in 1971 where they raised their three children. Charlie’s gregarious nature was a natural fit for sales and he worked as an Independent Agent for Nationwide Insurance for 40 years. From his insurance office, Charlie greatly enjoyed making his daily “rounds” around Centreville, storytelling and visiting with his friends at local businesses. Charlie was passionate about Eastern Shore history, collecting and sharing memorabilia and his pets (especially Bo the beagle). Most nights, Charlie could be found sitting on his back deck, smoking a cigar and listening to jazz or swing music. He was an avid reader and history buff and a strong supporter of the Queen Anne’s County Library. He was a long-time member of the Centreville Lions Club, holding several offices; He was also a member of the VFW Post 7464, Jeff Davis American Legion Post 18. He served as a lector and usher at Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Peter’s parish. He also helped to coach several youth sports teams. Charlie is survived by his wife, Susan Baker Boone; daughter, Jennifer Carolyn of Arlington, VA., a son Charles Scott (Tammy) of Centreville; their children, Ethan, Helen, and Maria; and a daughter, Sarah Margaret of Long Beach, CA; and her sons, Carlos, Chance, Jaime; and one great-grandaughter, Laya. He is also survived by a brother, Michael John of San Francisco, CA, and a sister Beverly Collins (Joseph [deceased]) of Cumberland, MD, and her sons, Armond Joseph Collins and David Charles Collins. He was predeceased by a grandson, Charles Scott, Jr. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Centreville, MD. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Queenstown immediately following the Mass of Christian Burial. Charlie’s family wishes to acknowledge and thank the dedicated staff of Talbot Hospice for their loving care and attention to the entire family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Gunston School Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 200, Centreville, MD 21617 or to a charity or foundation of your choosing.

Charles Millard Boone Jr.

December 4, 1943 - April 21, 2016