Willard G. Coon

February 11, 1942 - December 10, 2019

Willard G. “Bill” Coon, age 77, of Meco, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. He was born in Gloversville on February 11, 1942, a son of the late Albert Coon and Iva Gifford Coon. In his early years, Bill worked for General Telephone Company. He was later employed for several years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Town of Johnstown Highway Department until his retirement in 1994. Mr. Coon was an avid golfer and also enjoyed playing softball at Meco Ballpark. Bill was a member of the Concordia Club, Johnstown Moose, Nick Stoner Golf Course, Pine Tree Rifle Club and the Meco Volunteer Fire Company. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years Genevieve J. Fancher Coon; three daughters Pamela Slovinsky of Johnstown, Nancy Joseph (Clovel) of Scotia and Luanne Baird (David) of Meco; two brothers Doug Coon (Marcia) and Don Coon (Carol), both of Meco and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother Robert Coon and one sister Eleanor Brandow. There will be no calling hours or formal funeral services. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Fern Dale Cemetery, Johnstown with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com