Douglas Norman Coone, Sr. - Fair Funeral Home

Douglas Norman Coone, Sr. January 2, 1935 - January 30, 2018

Born: Wednesday Jan 2, 1935

Died: Tuesday Jan 30, 2018

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Douglas Norman Coone, Sr., 83, of 776 Circle Drive in Eden, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 30, 2018, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 3rd at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Doug was born January 2, 1935 in Leaksville, NC to the late Willie Stafford Coone and Ada Oldham Coone. In his early years he worked for Karastan Rug Mill. He worked for the Industrial Education Center in Eden and later became the first employee of Rockingham Community College as their Machine Shop Instructor. During his time at RCC he was attending classes at NC State University. Doug was a member of River Oak Church of God in Danville, VA. Through his church, Doug worked with Smoky Mountain Children's Home in Sevierville, TN for 13 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Slaughter Coone of the home; son, James Bernard "Bernie" Coone (Cindy) of Stoneville; two daughters, Brenda Coone Jarrett (Wyatt) and Andrea Coone Mize (John East), both of Eden; eight grandchildren, Michael Coone (Amy), Chris Coone (Amber), Jason Coone (B. J.), Cassie Jobe (Jason), Bryan Coone, Lacey Allen, Josh Wade, and Jessica Wade; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Norman Coone, Jr. and sister, Lorene Coone Ferguson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Bernie and family, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Jinger and Ken Grubbs
Jinger Grubbs

Knew and admired Doug while we were students at Morehead. He was a fine man. My condolences to all the family.
Paul Thompson

Dear Sallie and Family........my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I always working with Doug at RCC. He will be missed.
Cheryl Evans

Heaven has gained another angel... Prayers for the family may the lord wrap you all his arms and hold you tight.. Such a loss to everyone who knew Doug.
Angela Rutledge Haynes

So sorry to hear of Doug's passing, but I know he is with his Heavenly Father now. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Please know that you're in my thought and prayers.
Martha Wright

Andrea, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Evans

Bernie and Family, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of Doug, I knew Doug from Machinist school at RCC and have always thought a lot about him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Stan Overby
Stan Overby

So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour

Our community has lost an silent icon. He was a humble man, who placed probably 100% of his graduates in great careers, when you graduated from his program he was not finished, he was just starting, he got on the phone and found you a job, if you got laid off 10 years later, he got you another job !!! I am so thankful I got to know him, and he never forgot me!! I am praying that God wraps his arms around your sweet family in the coming days!!
Buzzy Lawson

I have known the Coone family for ever with the Wesleyan church in Eden. Always a friendly family man, servant of God and loved teaching. He will be missed in the community. May God comfort the family during this valley in the days ahead.
Tommy Griffin

Bernie,sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Give my condolences to your family also. Praying for you all, Robert.
Robert Hurd

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for your family.
Lily Hixxon

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ronnie, Robin Manuel

May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you during this time. Sorry for your loss. Mr. Coone was a great neighbor and friend he will be missed
Kristie Rorrer

Our deepest sympathy is with you May the lord comfort each of you. May your memories serve you well. Gladys M Hill, Wanda H Fagge, Doris H Matkins, Don Hill, Kenneth Hill ( Bean)
Gladys M Hill

Sally and family, l am so sorry to hear about Doug. I know you are going to feel like half of you are gone Sally! Very few times in my life do I remember seeing one of you without the other! All of you have to remember that he is at his heavenly home today! No more pain! I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace!
Muriel Bryant Caldwell

Andrea and Ms. Sally, I have found memories of your father. He was a sweet, gentle man. I always enjoyed staying over at your house andrea when we were teenagers because your parents were so sweet I felt right at home.
valerie pearman

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