Donald Edgar Koone

Donald Edgar "Don" Koone, age 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday March 9, 2026 at Rutherford Hospital. Don was a native of Rutherford County and retired from Broyhill Furniture Company. Don was a trader by nature. Trading in land, cars, trucks or anything he thought he could turn for a profit.

Those preceding him in death include his parents Ed and Nell Lane Koone, step son Larry McKinney, step daughter Tracey McKinney, siblings James Koone, John Koone, Lottice Koone, Mary Wilson, Elbert Keeter and Hazel Johnson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years Geraldine Flack Koone, sister Dot Keeter, daughters Kim Craig and Debbie Hollifield; grandson Thomas Craig and granddaughters Dawn Craig, Scarlet and Veronica Hollifield; great grandchildren Katie and Della Dupree; step grandchildren Richie McKinney, Michael Kelley, Madeline Lowery, Laney Kelley, Lexey Kelley, Genaveev Kelley, Lacey Kelley, Landon Capps, Laurel McKinney, Levi Bradley, Jaxson, Jimmie and Bodie Kelley, Miles Campbell and Dallas Dato.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday March 12, 2026 at Gilkey Church of God; Rev. Don Johnson, Rev. Jack Crain, Rev. Jimmy Koone and Mr. Thomas Craig will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Crowe's Mortuary.