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Robert Benton Koon

January 18, 1935 — July 16, 2019

Robert Benton Koon, 84, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019

He was born on January 18, 1935 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, son of the late Eugenia Smith and the late Benjamin Koon.

Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a huge NASCAR fan, but above all he loved spending time with his family. His family will remember him as the very best Dad, Pop and Great-Grandpa ever.

He is survived by his wife, Janie Koon; children: Theresa Koon, Robin Koon, Benjamin Koon, Michael Koon, Jennifer Koon and Tammy Davis; grandchildren: Christopher Leopard, Eric & Ashley Clark, Dylon and Kristen Hickey, Steven Koon and Matthew Koon; and great-grandchildren: Kassidy Leopard, Aubree Clark and Eli Hickey.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2090 Executive Hall Road, #130, Charleston, SC 29407.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalsiter-smith.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Starts at 4:00 pm

McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley

2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29412

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