Robert Eugene Coons

RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Eugene Coons, age 85, of Richmond, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Reid Hospital. Born July 9, 1928, in Albany, Indiana, to Gerald E. and Velma Bernice Ritter Coons, he lived in Richmond since 1948. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He played in the All Navy Basketball Tournament in San Diego, California, in 1948 after making the Base basketball team on Adak Isle, Alaska, and winning the 17th Naval District Championship. Bob retired in 1978 as a Captain on the Richmond Police Department after 21 years and nine months of service. He served as a Special Deputy United States Marshal from 1986 to 2004. Bob was a founding member of the Richmond Marine Corps League. He was also a member of American Legion Harry Ray Post #65, F.O.P., John Hennigar Lodge, Junior Chamber of Commerce Senate, Hagerstown Congregational Christian Church, and former member of Elks Lodge #649. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Bradley Coons, to whom he was married March 28, 1986; daughters, Sherri (Dan) Crabb of Zionsville, Indiana, Robin Coons and Amy (Mike) Werner, both of Richmond; son, Robert S. (Melissa) Coons of Avon, Indiana; step-sons, Nick Crass, Donald (Lynne) Crass, and Jason (Lindsay) Crass, all of Richmond; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Earl, Richard, and Rodger Coons; step-brother, Harry E. Maule; step-sister, Snow Queen Able; his first wife, Annabelle Mullen Coons who died in 1953; and step-grandson, Lance Corporal Layton Crass. Visitation for Robert Eugene Coons will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Harry Ray Post #65, 109 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Robert Eugene Coons

July 9, 1928 - May 21, 2014