Age 83, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021. Jerry was born in Grand Traverse County on June 29, 1937, the son of Lester and Doris (Hinshaw) Boone. On November 28, 1959, Jerry married Sandy Little, who preceded him in death on December 13, 2008. He proudly served his nation in the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Sandy enjoyed their retirement time at their cabin in Northern Michigan. He was a long-time employee of General Motors and was a proud member of UAW Local 598. Jerry loved helping others. He was a storyteller and had a great sense of humor. He loved cheating on the games he would play with his grandchildren, and they loved it when he would. He will be remembered as being loving and generous. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Shari Boone of Kalamazoo, Karen (David) Arnold of Mt. Gilead, NC; son, John (Cheryl Free) Boone of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Jennifer, Miranda, Luke, Rebecca, Tori, Jared, and Tom; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Spiekerman and Dona (Phil) Moon; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, David Haan; and a daughter-in-law, Vicki Haan.