Richard Boone

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Richard (Rick) Mason Boone, 79, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away early Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was born November 21, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the son of J.K. and Delaine Robinson Boone. He was raised for a short time in Chico, Texas and lived the remainder of his life in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1965 where he played football and then attended Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.

He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1966 and served until 1969. He was a Communications Specialist and was assigned to Monkey Mountain in Da Nang while he served in the Vietnam War.

After coming home, he attended the Carpenters Apprentice School and graduated in the top 10% of his class in the state of Texas. As a result, he was awarded an engraved Honorary Hammer. He worked as a carpenter and was extremely skilled with all kinds of tools and equipment. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local 198. He later started his own business and was the owner of Rick Boone Construction & Remodeling Company for many years.

Rick played football with a semi-professional team known as the Dallas Texans in previous years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, brother, sons and grandchildren. He liked being outdoors and enjoyed the country life. He was a member of the Winchester Skeet and Trap Range in his earlier years. He loved horses and raised Registered Quarter Horses at Wolf Creek Ranch in Campbell, Texas. Some of his favorite times were spent with his family and friends at the ranch.

He is survived by four sons Ryan Boone and Jennifer of Garland, Micheal White of Cocoa, Florida, Zackery Boone of Cocoa, Florida and Dathan Boone and Amanda of Duncanville, Texas. Grandchildren are Kaitlyn Boone and Amy of Garland, Kyrstin Boone of Garland, Shelby White of Cocoa, Florida, Leonelys Oropeza and Ezequiel of Salt Lake City, Utah, Leonel Oropeza and Nohely of Dallas, and Leonardo Oropezaof Dallas. Great grandchildren are Dallas Scott, Elizabeth Ordonez and Lucas Oropeza. Other survivors include a sister Cynthia Boone Carter and Jerry of Waxahachie; a brother Tim Boone of Garland; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rick will be buried with family in Chico, Texas at a later date.