William E. Coon

William E. Coon obituary, Rockford, IL

William E. Coon

William Coon Obituary

William E. Coon, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born June 15, 1959, in Rockford, the son of William R. and Joyce "Peggy" (Sarver) Coon. William married Rose A. Gilbert on October 20, 1979. She predeceased him on January 25, 2011. He owned and operated BC Machine. William was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #392. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved tinkering with lawn mowers.
Survived by his children, Misty Lego, William Coon, and Joseph (Christina) Coon; many grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Coon; and half-brother, Mike (Mary) Perkins. Also predeceased by his parents; and aunt, Irene (Robert "Bobby") Coon.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford. Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit olsonfh.com .
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April 25, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering your loved one today and always. He wii be missed by many.

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