Walter R. (Papa) Koon

Walter R. "Papa" Koon, 77, of Leesville passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in West Columbia and was the son of the late Walter and Lilly Mae Catoe Koon. Walter was an avid fisherman and a retired roofer.

Walter is survived by his children, Trudie Koon (Lee Chavis) Strang of Leesville, Deirdre Koon Moody of West Columbia, Amelia Koon McCorkle of Swansea, Linda Darlene Derrenbacher of West Columbia and Leslie Jarvis of Gaston; brothers, James Koon of Gaston and Johnny Ray Koon of Lexington; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Walter was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday February 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service of West Columbia. Burial will be held at a later date.