Friday, Oct. 6, 1899, Bonham, Texas , p. 2, 7th column

"J.R. Boone, of Randolph, died Monday night of paralysis. He was a very old man, and a pioneer citizen of this county.  He knew most of the older citizens and was known to them.  His aged wife preceded him to the grave a few years ago."

Note ; he is buried in the Lindsey Cemetery in Randolph