Rev. David Koon, 75
Rev. David Koon of Winter Haven passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born August 27, 1949 in Punta Gorda to the late Jack and Florine Koon; he moved to the area from LaBelle in 1989. David was a member of Heartland Church in Winter Haven and was a chaplain with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Veterans Club in Traditions. He completed a fellowship in church business administration. David was the founder of “Hand Up Ministries of Florida”. For over 55 years, he served in several ministry capacities including student ministry, worship leader, church business administrator, and pastor. He enjoyed going to the beach, traveling, and going saltwater fishing.
Rev. David was preceded in death by his brother, James Roy Koon. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Katrina “Charly” Koon; son, David “Scott” (Kathy) Koon of Franklin, Tennessee; daughter, Jaime (Jonathan) Winfree of Winter Haven; grandchildren, Brenden (Anna) Koon, Kaitlyn Koon, Elli (Bud) Daniel, Ethan (Sophia) Winfree, and Carson Koon; and great-grandchildren, Khaza Koon, Asa Henry Daniel, and Hattie Koon.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Golfview Baptist Church with Rev. Byron Hendry officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor can be sent to the ALS Association (www.als.org).
