Thomas Allen Boone

1938 - 2020

Thomas Allen Boone obituary, 1938-2020, Baton Rouge, LA

Thomas Boone Obituary

Thomas Allen Boone of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leo and Nellie Kelley Boone, as well as his 3 siblings, Robert Louis Boone, James Leo Boone, Jr, and Delores Ellen Ball. Tom was born on October 6, 1938, in Hattiesburg, MS, and attended Walker High School after moving to the Baton Rouge area as a child. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and served 4 years of which he was especially proud. After the Navy, he returned to Baton Rouge working for Gulf States Utilities and graduating from Louisiana State University in Finance in 1969 and obtaining an MBA from LSU in 1970. He began a long career in banking at Louisiana National Bank in 1969, followed by multiple stops in Texas as president of several banks in the MBank system from 1977-1988. Banking brought he and his family back to Baton Rouge in 1988 when he was named President of American Bank & Trust. He ultimately retired after serving as President and CEO of Bank of Commerce which he led from 1990-1998 and through its acquisition by Deposit Guaranty. He took great pride in that chapter of his career and the successes which he and his Board of Directors shared while with Bank of Commerce. Tom's faith life was important to him and he was an active parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer his entire adult life, shooting his age more than once, and was fond of convertible sports cars and fishing on the Louisiana coast. However, his greatest passion was for his family, including his wife, Joyce Marie Schexnaider Boone, who survives him after almost 57 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children and their spouses; Jill Boone Keller of Shreveport (Joey), Ryan Thomas Boone of Baton Rouge (Maradith), and Kevin Allen Boone of Houston, TX (Kim); and seven grandchildren who he loved dearly (Kaitlyn and Cole Keller, and Caroline, Ella, Hattie, Scarlett, and Hazel Boone). He also loved his dog, Nellie, who was an 80th birthday gift from his grandchildren and gave him many hours of companionship. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many kind and generous souls who supported them and Tom through these last days and weeks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church at noon on Friday, July 31, followed by a private burial service at St. Joseph Cemetery in French Settlement, LA. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 (alzbr.org).

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 28 to Jul. 31, 2020.
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Tom was a nice friend and neighbor

Diane Saye

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July 22, 2021

LAWRENCE GUIDRY

July 31, 2020

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July 30, 2020

Joyce, Ryan and all of the family, I am so sorry to hear about Tommy, He was a childhood friend and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. My heart and prayers are with you during this time.

Bobbie McClure

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July 29, 2020

Ms. Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fay Hilliard

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July 29, 2020

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. May your memories help bring you comfort

Gerrie Englade

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July 28, 2020

Tom was a great neighbor when he lived in Parcel 7, at CCLA.

Bibb and Diane Saye

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July 28, 2020

Joyce and Family, my sincere condolences. I know the pain you and the family are going through right now. May your faith guide you thru this and may he Rest in God's Peace.

Regina L. Vicknair

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July 28, 2020

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