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“Dad, the days are passing but Im not sure if time is healing. I have never had to be this strong. I'm truely tested these days. Everything you told...Read More »
1 of 29 | Posted by: Erin Warren - Lowell, AR

“Dad, I am struggling more and more to accept your gone. It has been one month and one day and I just cant believe it. I still look for you to call...Read More »
2 of 29 | Posted by: Erin Warren - Lowell, AR

“my condolences to the family. I grew up with David at Lifeline church and school and have wondered about him. I see now that he become a very caring...Read More »
3 of 29 | Posted by: darrell ward - AR

“To The Good Times We Had Working together,@the fun we had hunting@fishing. ”
4 of 29 | Posted by: Levi Farmer - Summers, AR

“David, Will miss riding around the backroads with you. You will be missed. On behalf of my brothers with Loners M/C Shiloh, our condolences to...Read More »
5 of 29 | Posted by: Bill Koch - Tontitown, AR

“Uncle David ~ you will be so missed! I have always known that you were a kind-hearted and generous man, but to see all the lives you touched while...Read More »
6 of 29 | Posted by: Jenny (Hobbs) & Corey Brunsvold (& the boys) - GA

“My deepest sympathy to the family. ”
7 of 29 | Posted by: Maury A. Joe - Pine Bluff, AR

“So sorry to hear of your family's loss. I was a grad in 72 with David. Understanding God's reasons for calling David home is hard for us to know...Read More »
8 of 29 | Posted by: Shannon Barrett - North Bend , OR

“I'm stunned and saddened to learn of David's death. He and I grew up together in Cloverdale and I always considered him to be my best friend in the...Read More »
9 of 29 | Posted by: Ronnie Curle - Royse City, TX

“So very sad to learn of the news of David's passing. Our families were neighbors in Cloverdale in the sixites and seventies. David and I were...Read More »
10 of 29 | Posted by: Barbara Curle Neff - Castle Rock, CO

“Dad, I am going to miss you so much and I love you more than you know. I am so glad that you were able to spend time with us and the kids at...Read More »
11 of 29 | Posted by: Donnie and Amber Barter, also Aloura, Preston, Avonlea, and Lond - AR

“I was married to David for 5 years and during our marriage we had two daughters, Amber and Erin. We had fun during those years and even though we...Read More »
12 of 29 | Posted by: Carla Hobbs - Ft, Smith, AR

“God is good...He will sustain you. God is faithful...He will not forsake you. God is loving...He will comfort you. "For I am the Lord, your Lord,...Read More »
13 of 29 | Posted by: Lloyd & Margie Bryan - AR

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The staff at Richards Honda Yamaha ”
14 of 29 | Posted by: Richards Honda Yamaha - AR

“My sincere, heartfelt sympathy for your loss. David was a great guy, a loving father, and a proud grandpa. Even tho I haven't seen or talked to him...Read More »
15 of 29 | Posted by: Jan Saenger - No. Little Rock, AR

“We will miss David very much. He was a guest in our home this past fall and he was a delight to have. Loyal and David rode Loyal's 4 wheeler and...Read More »
16 of 29 | Posted by: Loyal and Sandy Stricklin - AL

“My condolences to the family ”
17 of 29 | Posted by: Gerald Hines - Benton, AR

“David will always be remembered by me as a kind man who loved life to the fullest. He took great pride in his work and set a good example before...Read More »
18 of 29 | Posted by: Fred Ladd - Conway, AR

“We Love You David ”
19 of 29 | Posted by: Keith Lamb - Mountain Home, AR

“I will miss David and his calls checking to see how I was doing and letting me know what he was up to.. I will miss him every day and it was a honor...Read More »
20 of 29 | Posted by: Joe Grubbs - West Helena, AR

“John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. There is never enough time to be with someone you love...we...Read More »
21 of 29 | Posted by: Pat Hobbs - Little Rock, AR

“My sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. ”
22 of 29 | Posted by: Karen Dodd - Fort Smith, AR

“I have been blessed to share my life with david since 1967 when we met in the 7th grade at Cloverdale Jr. High. For 45 years I've been lucky to...Read More »
23 of 29 | Posted by: Patrick Keck - Little Rock, AR

“So sorry for the families loss. David will be greatly missed. Love you all. ”
24 of 29 | Posted by: Dianne Butler - Pine Bluff, AR

“I will miss my friend, coworker, fellow shootist and brother in the wind. The highways and backroads of life will be more empty and lonesome with...Read More »
25 of 29 | Posted by: Michael C. Bradley - Rogers, AR

“I always enjoyed visiting with David when he came to my office. I counted him as a friend and will miss him. ”
26 of 29 | Posted by: Roger Bullington - Fort Smith, AR

“"The Lord is my rock and my fortress, my deliverer; the God of my strength in whom I will trust." 2 Samuel 22:2 Know that our thoughts and...Read More »
27 of 29 | Posted by: Tricia Smith - Little Rock, AR

“Oh Dad.... Where do I start? I have talked to you so many times about what we love. We love good times, friends, and the family around us. You have...Read More »
28 of 29 | Posted by: Erin Warren - Lowell, AR

“Matthew 5:4 ESV “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But he said to me, “My grace is...Read More »
29 of 29 | Posted by: Karl & Barbara Cribb - AR


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David Coon, 58, of Bryant died of a sudden heart attack on Wednesday morning, February 1st, 2012. He was a member of Lifeline Baptist Church and was employed at New Venture Telecommunications Services.
David is survived by his parents, James and Louise Coon of Bryant; two daughters Amber Barter of Fort Smith and Erin Warren of Lowell; six grandchildren Danielle and Christina of Lowell and Aloura, Preston, Avonlea and London of Fort Smith; one sister Patricia Hobbs and husband Jim of Little Rock and many wonderful friends.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, February 4th, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Dial officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 3rd at Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR (501)455-1067.
Please share your stories and memories of David at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com