Donald Edgar "Don" Koone, age 79, of Rutherfordton

Donald Edgar "Don" Koone, age 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.

Don was a native of Rutherford County and retired from Broyhill Furniture Company. Don was a trader by nature. Trading in land, cars, trucks or anything he thought he could turn for a profit.

Those preceding him in death include his parents Ed and Nell Lane Koone, step son Larry McKinney, step daughter Tracey McKinney, siblings James Koone, John Koone, Lottice Koone, Mary Wilson, Elbert Keeter and Hazel Johnson.

Those left to cherish his memory include in wife of 30 years Geraldine Flack Koone, sister Dot Keeter, daughters Kim Craig and Debbie Hollifield; grandson Thomas Craig and granddaughters Dawn Craig, Scarlet and Veronica Hollifield; great grandchildren Katie and Della Dupree; step grandchildren Richie McKinney, Michael Kelley, Madeline Lowery, Laney Kelley, Lexey Kelley, Genaveev Kelley, Lacey Kelley, Landon Capps, Laurel McKinney, Levi Bradley, Jaxson, Jimmie and Bodie Kelley, Miles Campbell and Dallas Dato.

Funeral services were held March 12 at Gilkey Church of God with Rev. Don Johnson, Rev. Jack Crain and Rev. Jimmy Koone officiating.