Donald R. Boone

Donald Robert Boone, affectionately known as “Don Juan” or “Ðonsk” by family and friends went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023 after a brief illness. The son of the late Daniel and Emily Boone, Donald (a twin) was born and reared in Chester, PA. He attended Perry A. Wright and Franklin Elementary School in Chester Township, Chester, PA. Donald also attended Smedley Middle School in the City of Chester and graduated from Chester High School in 1969. Later, Donald attended Cheyney State University, Cheyney, PA and graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Secondary Education. Early work experience for Donald started with working in his family’s landscaping business. He had a passion for working with people, especially children and seniors. Donald was employed as a teacher at Sleighton Farm School (Glen Mills, PA), Chester-Upland School District and Youth In Action (Chester, PA). He can be viewed in the Frontline Video (1986), “Growing Up Poor In Chester”, when he served as a teacher with the youth of Chester. In the video, Donald can be seen passionately working and teaching the youth about real life issues, attempting to push them to their full potential. Donald always believed that you can be anything you want if you always make every effort to do your very best. Donald was a man of his own words. In 1990, Donald relocated to Atlanta, GA. There he, taught at Laurel Heights, Clayton County Public Schools and worked at the Atlanta Homeless Shelter. In both the Atlanta and Chester communities, he tutored several youths in math and reading to bring up their grade point averages. Donald loved the Lord. At the age of ten, he joined Shiloh Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. L J. Freeman. He was a true servant of God. During his youth, adolescence, and young adult years at Shiloh, he attended the Baptist Training Union (BTU), Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, member of the Jr. and Young Adult Choirs. Donald loved serving as an Usher (Door Keeper) for his Lord and Savior. He served on the Jr., No. 2, Young Adult and Senior Ushers at Shiloh for over forty years. While residing in Atlanta, GA, Donald joined Antioch Baptist Church and served as a teacher in the Children’s Church. Upon relocating to Chester, Donald rejoined Shiloh Baptist Church and continued serving the youth in the Children’s Church and the Sr. Ushers, until he went home to be with the LORD. Often you could observe Donald, giving, helping and serving seniors in the church and community. He was a people person with a great sense of humor and loved to have fun. Once you met him, you would not forget him and HE CERTAINLY WOULD NOT FORGET YOU! Donald loved his family. In his parents’ senior years, Donald was available to assist with their care-giving needs. He also was very supportive and proud of his nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Boone, Sr., mother, Emily Boone, brothers, Daniel, Jr., Eddie James, and David Wayne (twin brother) Boone, sister, Emily Gay Boone Clark. Left to celebrate his life and honor his memory are his sisters: Carrie L. (Lloyd) Robertson of Port Deposit, MD, Dr. Kalean (Dr. John H.) Thompkins and Sharlean Denise Boone of Chester, PA, brothers: Samuel Boone and Vincent Earl Boone of Chester, PA, God-daughter: Kierney Warren, God-son: Kamal Nickens and close friends for over fifty years: Durel Freeman of Clayton, NJ, Donald Clark of Philadelphia, PA and Charles White of Scottsdale, AZ as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Donald R. Boone

August 9, 1950 - June 3, 2023