He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Winter Park United Methodist Church in Winter Park, FL, the Kiwanis and the Masons.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Olive M. Koon; son, Richard E. Koon, both of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jennifer Koon Carney of Roswell, GA, and Jonathan R. Koon of Jacksonville, FL; and great grandchildren, Shannon M. Carney and Owen M. Carney, both of Roswell, GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, 121 Old San Antonio Rd. Boerne, TX 78006.