of Brookland, AR
October 26, 1942 - November 2, 2014
John M. Coons, Jr., 72, of Brookland, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at his home. He was born October 26, 1942 in Dinuba, CA. In 1961 John graduated from Anderson Valley High School in Boonville, CA and the FAA Academy in 1977. He worked for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department from 1973 to 1977 and for the Federal Aviation Administration for 33 years. He was a member of the Finch Baptist Church of Paragould, previously attending the University Baptist Church of Jonesboro and the Brookland Baptist Church. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John M. Coons, Sr. and Opal Miller Coons.
Survivors include his loving wife, Vicki Koone Coons of the home; a son, John Andrew ''Andy'' Coons of Jonesboro; a daughter, Jill (Pedro) Hernandez of Thompsons Station, TN; four grandchildren, Andrew Coons, Adam Coons, Isabella Hernandez and Elena Hernandez; a sister, Joan Hale of Jonesboro; nieces, Vickie (Dave) Miller of Pine Bluff, Donna (David) Petrus of Jonesboro, and Jan (Mike) King of Franklin, TN; and a nephew, Doug (Cheryl) Hale of White Hall.
A Celebration of Life will be held 6:30 pm Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Rev. Terry Gage officiating. Visitation will begin at 6pm before the service.
A special thank you to Cassey Shannon from Home Health and Hospice for all her help and caring.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Finch Baptist Church, Hope Circle of NEA Baptist Hospital or to the UAMS Myeloma Research.
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17 Condolence(s)
Brian Horn
Thursday, November 6, 2014
John was one of my favorite people. I so enjoyed his support and encouragement while we all attended Brookland Baptist. Vicki, Andy, & Jill, my heart goes out to you. We love you guys.
Brian, Angie, Tanner, Seth, & Nathan Horn
Alan and Jeannie Dunn
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Vicki and family, we are praying for your comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Rich & Jill Wiseman
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Our prayers are with John & Vicki's family as we know how difficult it is for you even when you expect it! We love you both & John is with our Lord with no pain but he will always live in our hearts forever! God Bless you all!
Scott & Pamela McGee
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
We are praying for you and your family. John always had a way of making me smile. He was a good person and will be missed. I hope you find some comfort in the many memories you have.
John & Candy Edwards
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
It is a sad day for all of the Flight Service Family and all who knew John. He was truly a good man and while it's been years since we saw him a flood of fond memories are coming back. I mainly knew John as a fellow flight service professional but that brings back social settings as well. May God hold you in his hand and grant you peace.
Marry West
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
All my love aunt marry
Tammy Sitzes Lemke
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
With all our love and prayers
Jim and Marsha LaFayette
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about John. My time working with him was a great honor. He will be greatly missed . Our payers are with you.
Blake, Kari, & Caleb Davis
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved John and know we will all see him again in Heaven one day. We are praying and thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
heather reed
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Sorry for your lose Mrs.coons. may john rest in peace.
Stephanie Easterly Hayslip
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
My condolences on your loss. I will be praying for you all during this time.
Much love,
Stephanie
Ralph & Brenda Elder
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Dear Vickie, With our deepest sympathy. We our
praying that God will comfort you during this time
and in the coming days. He is not lost. We know
he is finally home. God bless you and your family.
.
In Christ's love,
Ralph & Brenda Elder
Aaron & ReGina Farley
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
We are so sorry for you loss, will be praying for you and your family that God will comfort and give you peace. John was a great man, and he will be missed by all.
In Christian Love,
Aaron & ReGina Farley
lorie Elmore
Monday, November 3, 2014
Dearest Vickie I am so sorry to hear of your loss I know yours was a beautiful love story with John and your heart is breaking. I pray for Heavenly Father to put his arms around you and your family to comfort you as he only can. My sympathy and love.
Jan Jones
Monday, November 3, 2014
With many prayers for strength and comfort for Vicki and family. We love you guys and will miss Bro. John so much. He's a wonderful man!
Debbie Whitney
Monday, November 3, 2014
Deepest sympathy to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Debbie Whitney
Brookland School
Linda Grimes
Monday, November 3, 2014
Vicki and family you have have my deepest sympathy in your loss. Prayers for the days and weeks to come for you all. Linda Grimes