of Mayflower, AR
December 17, 1936 - April 5, 2022
Jimmy Reed Koonce, 85, of Mayflower passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on December 17, 1936 in Armorel, Arkansas. Jimmy was the son of the late Robert M. Koonce and Alma N. McCoy Koonce.
Jimmy was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and loved our Lord and Savior. Jimmy loved fishing, traveling, gardening, selling produce, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was known as "Pops" at work. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 1997.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Samual Koonce, Reginald Eugene Koonce, and Mack Rayford Koonce.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Dennis Koonce (Belinda) of Horn Lake, MS, Terry Greenlee of Mountain Home, Marc Koonce (Cindy) of Pine Bluff, Jeff Koonce of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Brad Koonce of Mayflower, and Bryan Koonce (Stephanie) of Redfield; one sister Alma Dean Koonce Rogers of Jackson, TN; thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 1:00pm with services following at 2:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
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15 Condolence(s)
Lavada
Monday, May 23, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a very good friend of mine and I loved him dearly. He was also a wonderful dance partner. I am broken hearted and will miss him dearly.k
Pamela White
Monday, April 11, 2022
My prayers are for the family. Mr. Jimmy was always a pleasure to see. He will be missed.
Bobby Starkey
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Jimmy was a good all around guy. We will miss him and we will pray for comfort for his loved ones.
Shirley Boykin
Sunday, April 10, 2022
A wonderful man that loved his gardening and fishing and dancing. Brad So sorry for your loss, but know he is dancing in Heaven and having a great time. Prayers for you and family.
Richard Chandler
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Are you my best friend
Peggy Sturgis
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Jimmy was a caring person. He operated a produce stand, and he would always give me one extra of whatever I had purchased. I enjoyed his willingness to please.
We will miss seeing him at the Conway Senior Center.
Terry Parker
Saturday, April 9, 2022
I love you so much, Grandaddy. Your great-grandbabies and I will miss our Cracker Barrel trips.
Rick. Chandler
Saturday, April 9, 2022
So sorry for this family .R I P my good friend Jimmy .
Rick. Chandler
Saturday, April 9, 2022
So sorry for this family .R I P my good friend Jimmy .
Teresa Bunting
Saturday, April 9, 2022
To the Koonce Family~~ I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know God will provide Peace and comfort~~
Ollie smith
Friday, April 8, 2022
So sorry for the family RIP Jimmy
Betty. Langley
Friday, April 8, 2022
Jimmy was a good man he love to dance
Senior center.rest. In peace. Jim. Your. Work. Is. done
Bob Shepherd. Betty. Langley
Johnny Lockley
Friday, April 8, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for the Koonce Family.
Joyce Moore
Friday, April 8, 2022
Condolences to Jimmy's family. Jimmy could triple step on the dance floor, and will be missed at the Senior Center dances, back in the day. RIP my friend.
Sylvia McHaffey
Thursday, April 7, 2022
You will be greatly missed Uncle Jimmy. I love you.