Thomas Adrich Boone, Jr., was born to Thomas A. Boone, Sr., and Jean Boone Carter on March 30th. 1962 in Durham, North Carolina. Thomas was known to many who knew him as a great personal chef. His talent and craftiness as a chef spanned out at Campbell University and other universities. Thomas was employed at Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Leaving to cherish his fond memories are his parents, Thomas Boone, Sr., of Durham, NC, Jean Boone Carter of Greensboro, NC; his children, Alex Barber of Indianapolis, IN, Cameron Christian of Charlotte, NC, Melisa Dickerson of Eden, NC, Devon Miles of Nashville, TN, Gracie Harris of Laurinburg, NC, Charles and Kayla Hawthorne both of Tuscaloosa, AL; 14 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever remember and love him. A private graveside service honoring his life will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Park.