Eddie "Leon" Bone
June 9, 1951 ~ April 25, 2024
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Nashville – Eddie “Leon” Bone, age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on June 9, 1951, he was the son of the late Daniel Eddie Bone and Metta Rae Leonard Bone.
Leon was a truck driver for over 40 years. He also was a loyal member of the Moose Lodge for more than 30 years. Leon loved being outdoors with family and friends. He enjoyed horseback riding, camping, fishing, and dirt track racing. Leon was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Leon is survived by his wife of 48 years, Robin Ann Smith Bone; his sons, Daniel Nelson Bone and wife, Terri (Thompson), of Nashville and William Eddie Bone and wife, Heather (Joyner), of Nashville; his grandchildren, Nathaniel Bone, Zachary Bone, Jared Bone, Hunter Bell, and Allyson Jackson; and his sister, Brenda Hagerman and husband, Bob.
A Celebration of Leon’s Life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Alfred Tyson, Pastor Steve Webb and Pastor DeAngelo Pittman officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of William and Heather. By request of the family, the service is casual dress and “come as you are”.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Leon’s memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation, 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Leon’s hospice nurses, Rickie Buckner and Kay Reese for your kindness to everyone.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I will never forget this man! So many great memories, laughs, stories and life lessons learned. Fly high my friend ❤️
Robin, Brenda and family,
So sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences. Memories of his growing up and later life!
Fred and Ella Margaret Cron
Good Friend will surely be missed praying for the family
Susan and I have known Leon and Robin for many years. Stayed friends even after we moved to SC in 1981. Also watched his sons grow up to the fine men they are. I can tell you that he could also do a mean and delicious olt time pig picking. Also with his a Robins belief in God . That’s were his is right now sorry we couldn’t get to see him earlier. He was definitely one of the good guys.
Leon was the humblest and kindest man that you’d ever hope to meet. God truly blessed me when he crossed my path with both Leon and his family, and they will all be in prayers.
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I knew Leon a long time ago. So sorry for your loss. The times when I did see him he always had a smile on his face. My god bless you
BILLY BOB AND I ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Billy Bob has a lot of good memories with LEON AND ALL HORSE TRAIL MEETS.
PRAYERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.💙🙏
Leon became a good friend, I’d have to say one of my best friends. Although I never fished with him or camped with Leon, our phone calls just to see how the other was doing or our meeting for breakfast or lunch was always such an honor just to spend an hour or two together. I’ll surely miss those times! At least I know you’re in God’s hands now my friend. Bert Spain
I love you so much Pops! I’m so thankful for the time I had to love you as my father in-law! The kids and I will always cherish your kindness and love! You truly were one of a kind! The hole you leave behind is one that can never be filled! Until we meet again…find the good fishing holes in heaven for me!