A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Tuesday, June 12 at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36117. Reverend Sung Hong will be officiating.
Soon was born on January 1, 1957 in Seoul, South Korea as the youngest between Chul and Young Sook. He graduated from Joong Ang University High School in 1974 and from the Joong Ang University in 1978. On November 24, 1979, Soon married Hyo Sook in Seoul. Soon started his career with Hanyang Trading Company and later immigrated to United States with his wife and son in 1991. Soon started his own business in aerospace industry in 1994 and continued his career. He later moved to Alabama in September of 2009 and began his employment at Chowell Welding. Soon was an avid drummer and passionate about music all his life. He also enjoyed studying history and politics. Soon later devoted all his time attending to his grandchildren.
Soon is survived by his wife, Hyo Sook, son, Jason, daughter in law, Sunny, and two grandchildren, Kaylyn, and Patrick.