IRMO - Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Koon died Monday, February 8, 2021, at 81 years of age. Kenny was born in Irmo, South Carolina on July 20, 1939, the youngest child of Jimmie Loyd and Minnie Lee Weed Koon. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Irmo High School, and worked with his four brothers as a brick mason. He later worked at USC in the maintenance department. Kenny also loved working on his farm.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Koon; his brother, Furman Koon (Elsie); sister-in-law, Rose Koon; brothers-in-law, R.C. Kelly (Martha), Gene Kelly (Tammy), Henry Kelly (Debi); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Virginia, Jimmie Lee, Elizabeth, H.D., Clyde, and Faye.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. Please wear your mask. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 1321 Salem Church Road, Irmo, S.C. 29063.