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Isaac Cleo Koonce

Passed 01/21/2022

Obituary For Isaac Cleo Koonce

Isaac Cleo Koonce, 70, of New Bern a native of Jones County died Friday, January 21, 2022 at his residence.

Viewing hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday at Oscar's Mortuary.

His service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Haiti Cemetery 387 First St., Trenton.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Staten Koonce of the home; two daughters, Tarvaris Koonce, Centerville, Virginia and Rodtiffany Koonce, Winston-Salem, NC; four brothers, Donnie Koonce, Charlotte, NC, Glen Koonce, Trenton, NC, Eugene Koonce, Maryland and Elton Koonce, Winston-Salem, NC; four grandchildren of the heart.

Masks are required and social distancing followed.


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I was deeply shocked to learn of the passing of one of my classmates of Jones High School. Class of 69*. My condolences to the family. Deloris Koonce

Just found out today 2/11/22 about Cleo. Our

Prayer are with you and your family Bruce and Rose Jones SR

To Shirley and Family, I send my sincere sympathy and love to you all at this sad time. Cleo was neighbor and friend as we grew up on Back Street together. My family and I all have fond memories of him. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers and want you to know that we care.πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ Vanester Brown White and family

Shirley and family,as you go through this season of heartache, you may at times feel alone, but you're not, please know that our hearts are with you. We realize how much it means to have faith, family and caring friends. May the loving memories that you'll share, bring peace unto you and the family. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. Curtis Hill Sr.

Family we lift you before the Lord for His strength and comfort. This route in life's journey can seem to be so hard, but our God is with you and shall see each of you through. Trust Him and call Him as much as you need to. He is your help. Meditate on Psalm 121.

We love you and wish we could be with you.

πŸ’–Les,Kwanya and Ariana Thompson Raleigh, NC

We would like for you to know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers today and for days, weeks and months to come. Our sincere and deepest sympathy John Tyson and family. Winston-Salem NC

My sincerest condolences to the family on your loss. My prayers are with you.

Randall Willie Charlotte NC

πŸ•Š Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Koonce Family. Cousin Cleo will be greatly missed. Love you all. Shawna Hargett

My thoughts and prayers are with you all now, and in the days ahead. Belinda Staten-Branch

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Koonce family and all my prayers are with you. Tt will miss you he said you always made him laugh thanks for being there in his life with Elton we love all of you Vanessa Westberry.tt mom

Tarvaris: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God's embrace comfort you all during this time of bereavement. He will always remain cherished in your hears until we meet again. ~ Your dear friend & colleague. Crystal

To the Koonce Family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how sorry we are. Mrs. Ernie Outten & Son of River Bend

Shirley, look to God. He is the source of your comfort and strength. Trust God. He left some sunshine and funny memories of our school days at Jones High School. Cleo is missed. From classmate Betty Cox Murphy and Family

You will be missed Unc! We love you Auntie, TT & Birdie! Praying for you. Love Karsyn & Little Bit

DEEPEST SYMPATHY,

MYRON J BRYANT & FAMILY

Tarvaris sending thoughts and prayers to you in this time of sorrow! LSO Team and Teresa Stidham.

SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.. Diana Burney

To the Koonce Family sending love , prayers and hugs! Asking God to give you strength for the journey and peace along the way! Mary Wilder Roberts Family Friend and Classmate of Eugene Jones Senior High "Class of 1979"

Shirley and family, Ernest and I are very sorry for the loss of Cleo a good man of the Rocky Run community. May God strengthen you and the family. You are in our prayers.

Ernest and Verona Ballard New Bern, NC

My sincerest condolences to the family on your loss. My prayers are with you. (Isaac Leathers and family - Virginia Beach.)

Your family is in our every prayer. So saddened to hear that you have gone from earth to glory. I will always remember the last time we talked. Rest In Peace Cleo! Love Glenda, Millie , and Sack.

My heartfelt condolences to the family ! Doris Nelson and Family

My heartfelt condolences to the family ! Doris Nelson and Family

Mrs. Shirley, My heart goes out to you and the family. Praying for comfort for you all. Love Annie Coples and Family.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Cleo. He was family and a friend. I will miss all the time we spent together. Praying for you all. John Calvin and Veronica Walker

My thoughts,prayers and condolences are with you all.Veronica Jones Murrell & Family.Trenton,N.C.

I had the pleasure of working with Cleo many years at Weyerhaeuser he was a joy to be around he was a good family man and a friend. My condolences to his family may he rest in peace

May God comfort the family in their hour of need.

Deepest sympathy! Belinda Hester and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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