Paul M. Koon

Paul M. Koon, 56, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Paul was born on November 29, 1964, to the late Paul Koon and Nancy Bratton. He graduated from LaFollette High School and then went on to receive his Associates Degree in waste management and tool and die. He served in the National Guard. He worked as a roofer for Local 119 until his retirement. In 2003 he married Melissa Rude. Paul liked to fish and play Bingo, as well as riding his Harley. He was a member of ABATE Indiana. He was very proud of his American Indian heritage, and he enjoyed hunting for mushrooms, as that was a large part of his culture. Paul is survived by his wife, Melissa; stepchildren, Bradon Rude, Stephanie Rude, Cocoa, FL; Catelyn (Lorenzo) Pettiford, Yorktown; and Janet Huffman, Frankfort, KY; and siblings, Billy (Tasha) Koon, Roy Bratton, Teresa Stobe-Blankenship, Julia (Steve) Clem, Paula (Jerry) Jarvis, and Debbie Stobe; along with several nieces, nephews, and 3 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nancy, and sister, Peggy (Rex) Brumfiel. Arrangements for Paul have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Avenue, Marion, where a visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 26, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Online memories and condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com. Visitation Wed, May 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm College Park Chapel, Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4601 S. Western AvenueMarion, IN 46953