Roger M. Boone, Sr., age 68, of Nickelsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
    He was a member of McLeansville Methodist Church in North Carolina and was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Viet Nam.  He was retired from Home Depot and he was an auctioneer.  Mr. Boone was an avid outdoorsman.
    He was preceded in death by his step-son, Ricky Bass and parents, John and Frances Mabel Boone.
    He is survived by his wife, Ella Hutchin Boone of the home;  sons, Roger Milton Boone, Jr., of Wake Forrest, North Carolina, and Christopher Lee Boone and wife, Jennifer of Belmont, North Carolina;  step-sons, Robert Lee Bass, Jr., and wife, Debbie of Rogersville, Tim Brown and wife, Megan of Clemson;  step-daughter, Kim Parrish and husband, Tony of Charlotte, North Carolina;  grandchildren, Sarah Bass, Daniel Bass, Jessie Parrish, Ashley Leopard, Emily Brown and Olivia Brown;  several aunts, uncles and cousins.
    A special thank you to the employees of Wellmont Hospice and dear friend, Jimmy Kegley.
    The family will receive friends anytime at the residence and from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Daniel Hurd officiating.  Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard will conduct graveside military honors Noon Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Highland Cemetery.
    Colboch-Price Funeral Home is serving the Boone family.