Lewis "Buddy" Marshall Koon Jr., 79, of Kingston, passed away at home Saturday, May 2, 2020.
He was born Jan. 14, 1941, in Brewton, Ala., to the late Lewis and Virginia Koon. Buddy was a member of First Baptist Church in Kingston. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for telephone companies for 35 years and spent the last several years at all three plants in Oak Ridge. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and tennis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Virginia Koon; daughter, Renee; and siblings, David and Martin Koon.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Carolyn Koon; son, Jeff Koon (Amy); grandchildren, Grace and Taylor Koon, and Whitney (Aubrey) Jones; sister, Elizabeth; and many extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Buddy's memory to St. Jude (P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101), Hands of Mercy (147 Court St., Kingston, TN 37763), Quality Home Care, Hospice, and Roane Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at First Baptist Church, Kingston. An online register is available at www.gentrygriffey.com. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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