Harding Cletus Coon

On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, Rev. Harding Cletus Coon, 94, was call home to his heavenly Father. He was born on July 20, 1923, in Surry County, the son of Cletus C. and Leatha Owens Coon. He devoted his life to spreading God’s word with his evangelist radio ministry every Sunday afternoon called “Amazing Grace” for over 30 years. He served as inter pastor of Willomore Baptist Church. He and his loving wife, Elora were active in many church activities. He always enjoyed yard sales, auctions, flea markets, and never turned down the chance to go salt water fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed.

Rev. Coon was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elora W. Coon in 2012 and two sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters; Judy Patrick of Asheboro, NC and Rebecca Melvin (Cliff) of Franklinville, NC; grandchildren; Dr. Brent Wilson, Zachary Melvin, Olivia Melvin Pitts (William), great grandchildren, Connor and Amelia.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 2:00 pm at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with burial with full military honors at Guilford Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph Hospice House, 446 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27204. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com