David Coon Obituary

David Allen Coon, age 81, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 in his home.
He was born October 17, 1944 in Detroit, son of the late Cecil C. and Mary Elizabeth (Watts) Coon. Dave married Joyce Elaine Liebler on December 30, 1967 in Sandusky.
Dave was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. During his time in the army, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. Dave attended Missouri Valley College on scholarship. He retired after many years of work as a Masonry Foreman at Barton Malow. Dave was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Croswell, and the Croswell American Legion Post #255. He once caught the biggest fish in the Black River in Croswell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughter Shelly Holbrook; grandchildren, Emily Elaine (Brandon) Reed, and Ethan Aaron Rushton; 2 great grandchildren, Lyla Rose Pesina-Coon, and Theodore David Reed; sister Sharon (Terry) Hinski; brother, Ben and (Brenda) Maher; sister-in-law, Karen Maher, and brother-in-law, Randy James Liebler; and several nieces and nephews.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Betty Coon, his in-laws Russell and Minnie Liebler, his son, David Carlyle Coon, and his brother, Stan Maher.
Memorial Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, October 30 at the Lexington Methodist Church. Rev. Jeff Regan will officiate. Military Rites will be after the service by the Croswell American Legion Post #255. Inurnment will take place at the Croswell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 PM Wednesday at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington, and 10-11 AM Thursday at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Lexington Methodist Church, or the Croswell American Legion Post #255.