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Source: NEWS & OBSERVER, 12/13/12
Dale Cary Bone, 69, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Wilson Medical Center. He was born in Nash county July 21, 1943, to Lucille J. Bone and Hubert C. Bone. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert and his brother, William R. (Billy) Bone.
A Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Joyner's Funeral Home with a private committal. The family will receive friends 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Dale is survived by his wife, Genia Tyson Bone of Wilson; his mother, Lucille J. Bone of Nashville; his son, Michael Keith Bone and wife, Jill Thomas Bone; his granddaughters, Harper E. Bone and Mia F. Bone all of Chapel Hill; his sister-in-law, Marjorie Bone of Nashville.
Dale received a Bachelor's of Science from North Carolina State University, graduating in 1964 with a degree in Agronomy and Agricultural Economics. He began farming in Nash County in the mid 1960's, establishing his business acumen as the nation's largest cucumber producer by the mid 1980's. He served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer for the National Council of Agricultural Employers. His involvement with agricultural based organizations was diverse, including The Pickle Packers International, NC Rural Center Agribusiness Consortium, United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, Produce Marketing Association, and NC Sweet Potato Commission, among others. He was also appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly as a Board Member of prestigious Golden L.E.A.F. Foundation. Dale had served on the Barton College Board of Trustees, and was also a Board Member of The Salvation Army and The Arts Council of Wilson. In 1998 he was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by the North East Entrepreneurial Round Table, and NC Agribusiness of the year in 2005. Most recently he was awarded the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association's Ruby C. McSwain's Outstanding Philanthropist Award.
Although well known as one of North Carolina's prominent farmers, Dale was also a highly regarded and generous philanthropist. He provided university scholarships for numerous students in the local area, as well as various educational endowments. One of Dale's proudest and most recent accomplishments was involvement in the creation of Wilson Youth United, better known as The Spot, providing area youth with direction and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor his life with memorials to The Spot, found online at www.thewilsonspot.org, Wilson Youth United, The Spot, 910 Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893 or the Arts Council of Wilson, 124 Nash Street SW, Wilson, NC 27893.
Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.
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