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Avery Cohoon Obituary

Ray Cohoon VIRGINIA BEACH - Avery Ray Cohoon, 62, passed away peacefully June 29, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. "Ray," as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born Dec. 26, 1946, to the late Stuart and Estelle Cohoon in Columbia, N.C. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who had a true passion for cars, particularly Corvettes. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 26 years, Brenda Cohoon; three sons, Avery Cohoon Jr. and wife Cathy, Timothy Cohoon and Jack Cohoon and wife Melissa; two daughters, Stephanie Davis and husband Christopher, Tonya Yancey and husband Regal; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, in Rosewood Memorial Park. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 1, 2009.

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Lori Loizou

July 2, 2009

I always laugh when I think of Ray...he was so much fun, & always up to something! I have been passed by him on the road as he sped by in a corvette! I'll remember him like that...My deepest sympathies to you, Brenda, I know he was also your best friend...Love to all the family

Chuck Sargent

July 2, 2009

Our prayers are with you Brenda and family.Ray was a good guy and he was a good neighbor.I will miss seeing him and talking at the mailbox or him coming or going from his car.He always had something to tell and always made me laugh.He will be missed.

Diane Huntley

July 1, 2009

Ray your amazing strength will never be forgotten. It gives me peace to know you are watching over your family, with no pain or sickness. Death begins at life's first breath and life begins at touch of death. God created a special place in heaven for Ray and I know he is smiling.

Rebecca Hawley /Hall Honda

July 1, 2009

My prayers are with the family an may it bring you peace knowing that Ray is smiling down upon you right now , You know he is driving a corvette up in heaven.

ruth toney/kimnach ford

July 1, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need.ray will truly be missed expecially his happy go lucky face and silley jokes may god be with you.

Jeff Reid

July 1, 2009

I've known and worked with/around Ray for many years. He was always very pleasant and always had a smile. It's not very often you find someone who truly enjoyed their profession. I'll miss bumping into him here and there. My thoughts go out to the family.

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