Richard Eugene Koon Obituary

In loving memory of Richard Eugene Koon (Jacksonville Beach, Florida), born in Syracuse, New York, who departed this world on May 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Richard Eugene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Richard Eugene is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Richard Eugene's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Ann Koon of Jacksonville, FL; his children, Jennifer Koon (John Carney), Shannon, Owen Carney of Roswell, GA and Jonathan Koon (Leigh); his grandson Harmon; his cousin Jim Koon of Fairport, NY; and his sisters-in-law, Sondra Gillespie of Dawsonville, GA, Susan Gillespie of Newnan, GA and Jean Hull of Jacksonville, FL..

In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to the McGraw Center for Caring of Community Hospice, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224.