Obituary for John Clifton Boney, Jr.
John Clifton Boney, Jr., of Hamlet, NC, died peacefully at his home on March 23, 2021,after a six-year battle with Parkinson’s. With the loving care of family members, John was able to remain in his home throughout his illness.
John was born on November 1, 1946, in Wilmington, NC, the younger child of John Clifton Boney, Sr., and Annie Louise Robinson Boney. He grew up in Hamlet and graduated from Wingate College, attended Campbell College where he met his future wife, and graduated from Pfeiffer University with a degree in business administration.
Upon earning his degree, John returned to Hamlet to manage Central Carolina Gas Company, the business that his father founded in 1946. John’s happiest days at work were spent driving the gas delivery truck and interacting with his customers.
John was a part of many organizations during his adult life, most notably First Presbyterian Church of Hamlet where he was a faithful, lifelong member who sang in the choir, taught the junior high Sunday School class, and served as a deacon.
Additionally, John proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserve from 1970-1976, was active in the Hamlet Jaycee organization which later morphed into the Thursday Night Men’s Club, and was famous for his annual Super Bowl parties at the Playhouse.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his infant daughter, Margaret Louise Boney, and his sister, Sara Louise Boney Carroll.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margaret Lynn Murrill Boney, and his three children, John Clifton Boney, III, and wife Candi, of Hamlet; Murrill Robinson Boney and wife Jenny, of Rockingham; and Caroline Lindsay Boney Domack and husband Tim, of Wake Forest, NC.
Additionally, John is survived by eight grandchildren: Jackson, Andrew, and Harrison Boney of Hamlet; Preston and Logan Boney of Rockingham; and JJ, Phillip, and Margaret Domack of Wake Forest.
A graveside service will be held at Richmond Memorial Park, 1777 East Broad Avenue, Rockingham, NC, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 11am with Pastor Belinda Rice and Chaplain James Chavis officiating. John’s family welcomes guests to attend the service but requests that all attendees follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
.
Following the service, friends are invited to the Playhouse to share memories and enjoy refreshments.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Hamlet and HealthKeeperz Hospice.
John was born on November 1, 1946, in Wilmington, NC, the younger child of John Clifton Boney, Sr., and Annie Louise Robinson Boney. He grew up in Hamlet and graduated from Wingate College, attended Campbell College where he met his future wife, and graduated from Pfeiffer University with a degree in business administration.
Upon earning his degree, John returned to Hamlet to manage Central Carolina Gas Company, the business that his father founded in 1946. John’s happiest days at work were spent driving the gas delivery truck and interacting with his customers.
John was a part of many organizations during his adult life, most notably First Presbyterian Church of Hamlet where he was a faithful, lifelong member who sang in the choir, taught the junior high Sunday School class, and served as a deacon.
Additionally, John proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserve from 1970-1976, was active in the Hamlet Jaycee organization which later morphed into the Thursday Night Men’s Club, and was famous for his annual Super Bowl parties at the Playhouse.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his infant daughter, Margaret Louise Boney, and his sister, Sara Louise Boney Carroll.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margaret Lynn Murrill Boney, and his three children, John Clifton Boney, III, and wife Candi, of Hamlet; Murrill Robinson Boney and wife Jenny, of Rockingham; and Caroline Lindsay Boney Domack and husband Tim, of Wake Forest, NC.
Additionally, John is survived by eight grandchildren: Jackson, Andrew, and Harrison Boney of Hamlet; Preston and Logan Boney of Rockingham; and JJ, Phillip, and Margaret Domack of Wake Forest.
A graveside service will be held at Richmond Memorial Park, 1777 East Broad Avenue, Rockingham, NC, on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 11am with Pastor Belinda Rice and Chaplain James Chavis officiating. John’s family welcomes guests to attend the service but requests that all attendees follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
.
Following the service, friends are invited to the Playhouse to share memories and enjoy refreshments.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Hamlet and HealthKeeperz Hospice.