East Palestine-

Emery "Sonny" Coon, 91, passed away June 22, 2026, at the Christian House Assisted Living in East Palestine.

He was born February 6, 1935, in Shawnee, OH, son of the late Hershel and Anna (Kopis) Coon.

Sonny was a graduate of Darlington High School and then was drafted into the US Army, where he served in Alaska as an infantryman. He was a longtime active member of the Centenary United Methodist church, where he previously served as a trustee. He worked for 33 years for B&W Steel as an ultrasound tech prior to his retirement. Sonny also worked at Brittain Motors in East Palestine as an assistant service manager and a delivery driver for a number of years.

He also served as an auxiliary police officer and EMT/firefighter for East Palestine and a funeral associate for Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home for a number of years. Emery was a member of the East Palestine Country Club and played on two golf leagues and also had many fond memories of his annual golf trip with his friends to Myrtle Beach. He was an avid hunter and always looked forward to his annual thanksgiving hunting trip with family.

Sonny is survived by a son, Tim (Julie Lenihan) Coon of Columbus; daughter, Lori (Warren) Wilkinson of Hartville; three grandchildren, Katie (Ryan) Stephen and Ian and Sam Wilkinson; three sisters, Elaine Cramer, Darlene (Tim) Weigel, Evelyn (Ron) Clark and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Sandy Coon in 2023, two brothers, Ed and George Coon, a sister, Marilyn Mances, nephew Ty Coon and a granddaughter in infancy, Ashley Wilkinson.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday evening. The family will receive friends prior to services from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Centenary United Methodist Church 40 S. Market St, East Palestine of the East Palestine Firefighters Assoc. PO Box 101, East Palestine, Oh 44413.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

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