GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. –– A. J. Coon, 92, former president of Flint District UM Men and editor of the district newsletter, died Jan. 7.
A World War II veteran, he spent 30 years as a Boy Scout leader, and he was active for 35 years with Dort-Oak Park Neighborhood House. He also participated in many mission trips to the Red Bird Missionary Conference. His garage was used as a collection area for Red Bird and he transported the goods to that Appalachia ministry.
He married Mary Howard in 1937 and she preceded him in death in 1995. The couple raised 18 children and they are survived by 45 grandchildren 83, great grandchildren and 25 great-great grandchildren.
“He is now with His Lord and will be remembered by all those with whom he worked and served over many years,” said Richard Taylor, past president of Detroit Conference UM Men.