Linwood E. Koonce Sr.
July 23, 1939 - January 19, 2018
Linwood Earl Koonce, Sr. 78, of Chiefland passed away January 19, 2018. Mr. Koonce was born August 23, 1939 to the late William and Eula Mae Koonce in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, but had lived in the Chiefland area since 1972 after moving here from Jacksonville, North Carolina. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper. He was also a member of the Suwannee River AMVETS Post 422 in Fanning Springs. In his spare time, Mr. Koonce enjoyed fishing and working as a D.J. who everyone knew as Share Cropper. His love of both Bluegrass music and 50's Rock and Roll was evident to anyone who knew him. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Otter Creek. Mr. Koonce is survived by his sons Linwood Koonce, Jr., Derek Koonce, and James Koonce, his daughter Teresa Edwards, his brothers Cecil Koonce, Ray Koonce, and Pete Koonce, a sister Marie Strobel, seven grandchildren, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Koonce will be held 2:00 PM Friday January 26, 2018 in the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with Bro. Wayne Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 – 8 PM. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Linwood Earl Koonce, Sr. 78, of Chiefland passed away January 19, 2018. Mr. Koonce was born August 23, 1939 to the late William and Eula Mae Koonce in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, but had lived in the Chiefland area since 1972 after moving... View Obituary & Service Information