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REHOBETH, Md. - Broadus Henderson Coons passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at his home in Rehobeth, Md. surrounded by his family.
Born in Rehobeth on Nov. 20, 1924, he was the son of the late Reverend Andrew Jackson Coons and Vergie Coons McCready. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Ardis and Janie Lee Conner; and brother, Jackson Coons.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cynthia Elliott Coons; and five children, Karen Coons Poisker (Ronald), Alana Coons Tyler (Harvey), Steven Broadus Coons (Dawn), Melissa Coons Robinson (Alan), and Jeffrey William Coons.
Other survivors include nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; as well as two brothers, Earl Coons (Suzanne) and Robert McCready (Barbara).
Broadus was a proud World War II Navy veteran, specializing in sonar who served in the North Atlantic, and after VE Day, served in protecting the Panama Canal until the end of the Pacific War. He was discharged as a First Class Petty Officer and returned to the Eastern Shore after discharge. He and two of his brothers owned and operated a business (Coons' Radio, Television, and Appliances) in Pocomoke City for decades. In the late 60's, he purchased a farm near Rehobeth, Md. and actively worked it for more than 40 years.
He was a longstanding member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church, a lifetime member of the Pocomoke Elks Lodge #1644, and a member of the Masons.
Services were held at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 starting with a visitation from 12 to 1 p.m. followed by a celebratory service led by Reverends Harvey and Alana Tyler at 1 p.m. Interment took place in Rehobeth Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.
Services are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
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A Chavis
April 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times that you shared together. May our loving Heavenly Father provide you with the comfort and support that you need during this difficult time. (Psalm 145:18, 19) Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences goes out to the family.
February 5, 2019
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent with Broadus, as you remember a life well lived. My sincere condolences. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
~AW
February 4, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. May you find comfort among friends and have peace over time. 2kings 20:5
February 4, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May fond memories and the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11.
kj
February 3, 2019
To the Coons Family,
My sincere condolences to you during this time of mourning, may the God of all comfort be with the family.
DL
February 3, 2019
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22
January 30, 2019
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