DENNIS WAYNE COON
Jeffrey Wayne Coon, 56, of Laurel, passed away April 30, at his residence.
Jeff was born in Rushville, February 28, 1965, a son of Julia C. (Sembach) Coon, and Allen W. Coon, of Glenwood. He was married to Dale Ann (Fields) Coon December. 12, 1987, in Andersonville, and she survives. They enjoyed 33 years of marriage and raised three children.
He graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1983, and worked as a carpenter and farmer throughout his life. Jeff loved his farm, hunting and cattle. He and Dale Ann enjoyed rides in their 1925 Model T truck.
Jeff was an active member of the Andersonville now Orange Masonic Lodge F & AM 234. He was a Past Master of the former Andersonville Lodge. He was also a member of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving him are his loving wife Dale Ann, his parents, Allen and Julia Coon of Glenwood; two daughters, Shawn Trista, (Virgil Ray Jr.) Matney, of Knightstown; Samantha Mae, (Chris) Yarbrough, of Glenwood; a son, Charles Lee Coon, of Rushville. He is also survived by a sister, Annette M. (Donald) Fey, of Glenwood; three brothers, Brian K., (Peggy) Coon, of Laurel; Mark A. (Mary Ann) Coon, of Glenwood; George D. (fiance’ Donna Glover) Coon, of Glenwood. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jacob and Isaac Matney; Hunter and Holden Yarbrough; Kynlei and Brynlei Coon. Eight Nieces and Nephews will also miss him.
Waiting for him in Heaven are his Grandson, Mason Yarbrough and Grandparents, Dick and Ruth Sembach and George Lee and Rosa Coon.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday May 5, 2021, at Todd Funeral Centre in Rushville, with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Orange North Cemetery. Friends may call 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the funeral centre. All are welcome for a Masonic Service Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sheehan Cancer Center at Rush Memorial 1300 N. Main St. Rushville, IN 46173 or Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church. 25220 Chapel Rd, Laurel, IN 47024.