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Ralph Koon Obituary

Ralph Lane Koon NORFOLK - Ralph Lane Koon died at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond after his battle with leukemia on Nov. 18, 2010 at the age of 67. Ralph served in the National Guard and then went on to enjoy a 43-year career in the concrete construction business and for the last 10 years had his own company called Ralph Koon Inc. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jackie, his two children, Kimberly Sprinkle and Kevin Koon; his four grandchildren, William Sprinkle, Rebecca Sprinkle, Harrison Koon and Pierce Koon. No one loved his children more than Ralph, they were his light. He will be missed deeply. A memorial service will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 8464 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, followed by a reception at the same. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to the Leukemia Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 20, 2010.

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Alicia Zukas,MD

December 6, 2010

Jackie, Kevin, and Kim-
It was an honor getting to know your family and especially Ralph. My thoughts have been with you all for the last several weeks, and you have my most heartfelt condolences. He spoke about you all with such love which is what I remember most about him. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss to all of us.
-Alicia

Donna Gilchrist

November 23, 2010

Oh Jackie!!!! I had no idea Ralph was sick. I'm soooo sooo sorry. And I'm glad I had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing how happy he made you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you lots!

Kim Sprinkle

November 22, 2010

Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. We are especially grateful for the family and friends that were able to attend the memorial service, your love and support meant the world to Jackie, Kevin and I.
Dad, I love you and miss you so much but I know that you are happy, healthy and telling tons of jokes in Heaven.

Always your baby girl.

Kim

November 20, 2010

Sorry to hear this. Our love of him as a boss is well remembered.
Mr. & Mrs. Murray (Mickey Kohn Indiantown, Florida

Toni Pritchard Utter

November 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Ralph and Toni were our neighbors while we were living in Deerfield in Suffolk. Many good times were had together. Our kids grew up playing in the neighborhood. Just know that Ralph is no lunger suffering and he is in a better place. Keep your faith and God Bless you, Jackie, and Kim and Kevin.

Angalee Banks-Garske

November 20, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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