LAKE GEORGE--- John E. Coon, 74, of Woodchuck Hill Rd., passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.

Born in Glens Falls on August 27, 1951, he was the son of Owney Richard and Ethel Bergen (Shaw) Coon.

He graduated from Glens Falls High School and also earned Vocational Training.

On November 5, 1977, he married Cynthia Crandall in Glens Falls.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved being outside fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling with his wife, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild and even just working in the yard with his dogs and chickens. He was part of the simple chores of outdoorsman spirit.

John was an Employee for Verizon with 46 years of exceptional service and dedication.
He was predeceased by his son, John Coon III; sisters, Laura Suttle, Barbara George, and Doris Braswell; and brothers, Owney B. Coon, and William Coon.

Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 48 years, Cynthia; his two children, Patrina (Jeff) Leland, and Eric (Sue) Coon; eight grandchildren, Nathalie (Zack) Duckett, Jeanette (Seth) Coon, Madilynn (Riley) Leland, Kaylee (Josh) Coon, Olivia (Connor) Leland, Coleman Leland, Caleb Strayer, and Caden Strayer; great grandson, Beckham Duckett and Josh's daughter Adalynn; a sister, Shirley (Lee) West; a brother, Robert (Sue) Coon; sister-in-law, Lee (William) Coon; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will take place at Vantage Pointe Church, 543 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  Memorial Service will start at 6 p.m. with fellowship and dinner to follow, where we will celebrate John's wonderful life.

Donations in Johns memory may be mailed to the C. R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, or Dana Farber, 450 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215-5450

Condolences and floral bouquets may be sent directly to Vantage Pointe Church, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.