Donald R Koonce

Donald R. Koonce June 30, 1927 - March 18, 2010 Donald R. Koonce age 82 years, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Brandywine of Greenfield. He was born June 30, 1927 in Halls, Tennessee to the late Tweedie and Roxie (Reed) Koonce. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy. He retired in 1990 after 29 years of service from Roll Coater as Vice President of Purchasing and Traffic. A member of the American Legion Post 119, Voiture 1415 of 40/8 and the FOP #140. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Stokich) Koonce; daughters Valerie Hopper and Diane Jackson both of Greenfield; seven grandchildren Barbara (Wil) Richardson, Chris Hooper, Heather (Marc) Huber, Holly Jackson, Hilaire (Ron) Chittum, Christine Jackson-Roberts, Joshua Jackson; 10 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a sister Jo Alice Guyer Memphis, Tennessee. Preceded in death by two brothers Herbert and Orville Koonce. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel Greenfield with Ryan McCarty officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield with full Military Graveside Rites provided by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Voiture 1415 of 40/8 for Nurse Training c/o Jack Pigg, 2103 Postmaster Lane, Greenfield, IN 46140 Comments Mary, Valerie & Diane " Don was a special person and I am glad that our families grew up together. I have fond memories of our times together. I always enjoyed being around Don. He was good to me and I enjoyed knowing him. I happily called him a friend. He is missed. Allen Hackney - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Diane, so sorry....I am glad we got to see you and your Mom before we came to Florida last October...Susie and Jin Rea " Susie and Jim Rea - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Sorry to hear about the passing of Don " James Barrett - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Diane........... I'm so sorry.........your Dad was such a wonderful man. Had a lot of fun with him " when you and I were in high school. I'm sorry I couldn't be there today, I had planned on it, then was sick this morning and home from work today. Will be thinking of you..... Kathy Millis - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I love u papaw!!!! Your the best papaw ever!!!!! WE will miss u!!!!! " Mallory Harrison - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Sorry for the loss of your Father and husband. Prayers to all of the family. " Wanda Reilly - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM