Mr. Robert L. Koon, Sr, 67 of Lake Butler passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Shands of UF in Gainesville after a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1946 in Branford to the late Norman and Zell Adkins Koon. Living most of his life in Macclenny, Raiford, and Lake Butler, he retired from the Florida Department of Corrections as a correctional officer at UCI. Mr. Koon was a Navy Veteran.
Mr. Koon is survived by his partner of 20 years: Iris Garland of Lake Butler; Daughter: Amie Hernandez (Gustavo) of Lake City; Son: Robert L. Koon, Jr of Macclenny, Step children: Tommy Woods (Kelly), Christopher Woods (Leslie), and James Garland; Grandchildren: Karter Koon, Carson Koon, and Sierra Garland; Sister: Ginger Spooner
A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Koon on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Archer Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 386-496-2008.