I just got off the phone with Shirley Boone, the wife of Marv Boone. I am in tears as I write this, as one of my best Friends ever has left us. Radio legend Marv Boone passed away today at age 83 after suffering a stroke one month ago. Marv was the news voice in Cleveland on WHK for 16 years . I met him when he became the News Director at WFRN radio in South Bend/Elkhart, Indiana. Marv will always be known for his Paul Harvey type delivery and ending his newscasts with the ‘Medical bag’ and the ‘Bumper sticker of the day’ Marv and his lovely wife Shirley have lived in Inman, South Carolina for several years. Please keep Shirley in your prayers. There will be no funeral held, as Marv wanted it that way. Marv was just an outstanding man, a true man of God, an awesome husband, father and broadcaster. I will always treasure my times with him and Shirley.
This picture is of Marv and his son, Marv Jr. who himself is a broadcaster. ‘Marvelous Marv’ is how is known in the radio world in Florida. This picture was taken not long ago.
I will add this…..This past Christmas, Marv slipped in a note in the Christmas card that he sent me, that said this, “Remembering you as the best true friend I’ve ever had”
Marv, I wish I had been a better friend and that we had seen each other again. But we will. Amen! Love you brother!
