Charlie was born October 1, 1948 in Sarasota, FL, to Jim T. and Jimmie Lou Koon, who preceded him in death, passed away at home February 10, 2017, in Deland, FL, at the age of 68. He was the youngest of three children. Charlie spent the first part of his young life in Sarasota, FL. The family moved to the Tampa area in 1953, then settled in Clair-Mel, FL, in 1959. Charlie attended Brandon High School graduating in 1967. He joined the Navy and served our country from 1967 to 1968, and continued serving in the Naval Reserves until 1972. Charlie received the National Defense Service Medal for serving his country.
He met his wife, Lori Carothers, in Houston in 2001. They were married August 2001 in Reno, NV.
Charlie retired from the family owned business, AWF Pilot Car Service in 2016. Charlie was active in various civic organizations throughout his life, a member of Florida Jaycee Organization from 1972 - 2017 and President of Brandon Jaycees 1982. He was raised in the Brandon Masonic Lodge #114 as a Master Mason in 1986.
Charlie had a passion for a lot of things like cars, racing, boating, fishing and telling jokes. Charlie never met a stranger. He touched many people's lives during his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori Koon; daughter, Bonnie Koon; daughter, Jennifer Tabor (Chad); grandchildren, Joshua Tabor, Katie Tabor, and Nicholas Tabor; daughter, Heather Koon; sister, Bernice Henry (Bob); and nephew and nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held May 6, 2017, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33619, at 11:30 am, with the Florida Veterans Patriot Guard and Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in his name made to Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
He met his wife, Lori Carothers, in Houston in 2001. They were married August 2001 in Reno, NV.
Charlie retired from the family owned business, AWF Pilot Car Service in 2016. Charlie was active in various civic organizations throughout his life, a member of Florida Jaycee Organization from 1972 - 2017 and President of Brandon Jaycees 1982. He was raised in the Brandon Masonic Lodge #114 as a Master Mason in 1986.
Charlie had a passion for a lot of things like cars, racing, boating, fishing and telling jokes. Charlie never met a stranger. He touched many people's lives during his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori Koon; daughter, Bonnie Koon; daughter, Jennifer Tabor (Chad); grandchildren, Joshua Tabor, Katie Tabor, and Nicholas Tabor; daughter, Heather Koon; sister, Bernice Henry (Bob); and nephew and nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held May 6, 2017, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33619, at 11:30 am, with the Florida Veterans Patriot Guard and Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in his name made to Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Charlie was born October 1, 1948 in Sarasota, FL, to Jim T. and Jimmie Lou Koon, who preceded him in death, passed away at home February 10, 2017, in Deland, FL, at the age of 68. He was the youngest of three children. Charlie spent the first part of his young life in Sarasota, FL. The family moved to the Tampa area in 1953, then settled in Clair-Mel, FL, in 1959. Charlie attended Brandon High School graduating in 1967. He joined the Navy and served our country from 1967 to 1968, and continued serving in the Naval Reserves until 1972. Charlie received the National Defense Service Medal for serving his country.
He met his wife, Lori Carothers, in Houston in 2001. They were married August 2001 in Reno, NV.
Charlie retired from the family owned business, AWF Pilot Car Service in 2016. Charlie was active in various civic organizations throughout his life, a member of Florida Jaycee Organization from 1972 - 2017 and President of Brandon Jaycees 1982. He was raised in the Brandon Masonic Lodge #114 as a Master Mason in 1986.
Charlie had a passion for a lot of things like cars, racing, boating, fishing and telling jokes. Charlie never met a stranger. He touched many people's lives during his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori Koon; daughter, Bonnie Koon; daughter, Jennifer Tabor (Chad); grandchildren, Joshua Tabor, Katie Tabor, and Nicholas Tabor; daughter, Heather Koon; sister, Bernice Henry (Bob); and nephew and nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held May 6, 2017, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33619, at 11:30 am, with the Florida Veterans Patriot Guard and Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in his name made to Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
He met his wife, Lori Carothers, in Houston in 2001. They were married August 2001 in Reno, NV.
Charlie retired from the family owned business, AWF Pilot Car Service in 2016. Charlie was active in various civic organizations throughout his life, a member of Florida Jaycee Organization from 1972 - 2017 and President of Brandon Jaycees 1982. He was raised in the Brandon Masonic Lodge #114 as a Master Mason in 1986.
Charlie had a passion for a lot of things like cars, racing, boating, fishing and telling jokes. Charlie never met a stranger. He touched many people's lives during his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori Koon; daughter, Bonnie Koon; daughter, Jennifer Tabor (Chad); grandchildren, Joshua Tabor, Katie Tabor, and Nicholas Tabor; daughter, Heather Koon; sister, Bernice Henry (Bob); and nephew and nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held May 6, 2017, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33619, at 11:30 am, with the Florida Veterans Patriot Guard and Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in his name made to Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
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