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Submitted: 12/21/20 • Approved: 12/22/20 • Last Updated: 12/25/20 • R1356963-G1356962-S3
Ira
Nov 27, 1932 - Feb 26, 2019
Linda
Jan 3, 1940 - Feb 6, 2008
*Obituary
Ira Neely Koonce, Sr., 86, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home.
Ira was born in Blytheville to William and Freddie Burks Koonce. He was a retired farmer and a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Blytheville High School and the University of Arkansas. Ira served his country with honor as a pilot and 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He was an active member of the Blytheville community, serving as a past president of the Blytheville Junior Babe Ruth League for two years, past president of Producers Gin, past president of the Dogwood Water Association and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion for 21 years. Ira was an avid hunter and fisherman, until his health started to decline.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Koonce; his parents; daughter, Laura Elizabeth Fulling; and a sister, Phe Marie Johnson.
Ira leaves his son, Ira Neely Koonce, Jr. and his wife Missy of Blytheville; four grandchildren, Tacie Fulling, Tessa Fulling, Trey Koonce and Sarah Koonce; and one great-grandchild, Lily Fulling.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Lammers and Dr. Tommy Joe Carney officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
*Obituary
Linda Beth Koonce, 68, of Blytheville died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Great River Medical Center at Blytheville.
Mrs. Koonce leaves her husband, Ira N. Koonce; daughter, Laura Mosley; and son, Ira Koonce Jr., all of Blytheville; sister, Jamie Waters of North Little Rock; and four grandchildren.
Contributed on 12/21/20 by eagle12953
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