Benny Lee Coons

Benny Lee Coons was born on December 15, 1948, to the parentage of the late Mr. Charlie Coons and Mrs. Mattie Davis Coons.  He was the third of nine children.

He received his education from Ada J. Banks School and Ballard-Hudson High School.  After high school, Mr. Coons joined the United States Air Force in 1969.

He enlisted for four years and served in the reserves as a Master Sergeant for over 20 years. Mr. Benny was a proud United States Veteran.  

After returning home from active duty in 1973, Benny worked at Winn-Dixie. At that time, he met the love of his life, Mrs. Annie L. Strowbridge. They were married on January 19, 1975. They welcomed their one and only child, Franchetta Nicole Coons, on August 4, 1978.

In 1974, Mr. Coons left Winn-Dixie and became employed at Robins Air Force Base until he retired in 1999. He then worked for First Quality from 2000 until he retired in 2013 to take care of his ailing wife.  He also worked for Economy Rental Car Company for a number of years until April of 2025.

Mr. Coons was a faithful member of Joycliff UMC for over 40 years and served as an Usher as well as the Trustee Board until his health began to fail.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents and three siblings, Arbie Coons, Sammy Coons and Glenda Jolly and one nephew, Eric Coons.

Mr. Benny Coons leaves behind to cherish his memory his one and only loving daughter, Franchetta Nicole Coons; two brothers, Ronny (Lydia) Coons and Gregory (Chevonne) Coons; three sisters, Margery Howard, Marcy (Al) Lester and Linda (Darryl) Lamar; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Coons and Leola Coons; one brother-in-law, Leonard Jolly and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

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