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DATE: FRIDAY, September 24, 1993                   TAG: 9309240245
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT BOONE, WALTER L.

BOONE, Walter L., 85, of Salem, passed away September 23, 1993. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem. Mr. Boone served as a foreman for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and was retired on disability from the Veterans Administration. He also was an early pioneer "Blue Grass" recording artist for RCA Victor records as a member of the "The Floyd County Ramblers". Survivors include his wife, Virginia Dare Boone of Salem; two daughters, Nancy Vest Evans, Tucson, Ariz.; and Patricia (Patty) Fay Brightwell of Overland Park, Kan.; four sisters, Hazel Connor, Copper Hill; Frances Lucas, Rocky Mount; Virginia Metzler, Salem; and Amelia (Peg) Ragland, Newport News; a brother, Clarence Boone, Hammett, Idaho; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 27, 1993, in Sherwood Burial Park with the Rev. Howell Franklin and Rev. Layne Board officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Bible Society. Friends may call at Lotz in Salem on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.



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