Richard J. Boone, Jr., 70, of Brooksville passed away on July 11, 2020, at Heron Pointe Health and Rehab in Brooksville. He was in the Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and had a passion for animals and gardening. He is predecesed by his parents, Richard and June Boone, and brother, Jon Boone. He is survived by nieces, Melissa Boone-Watson and Shawnna Boone-Pons, 3 Great Nephews, 2 Great Nieces, multiple Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and his caretaker/guardian: Elizabeth Hoth and her family.