Michael Everett Koonce

Michael Everett Koonce born May 5, 1956 in Richlands, NC to Travis Wendell Koonce, Sr. and Lucy Metts Koonce, died Monday, May 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Travis Koonce, Jr. of Richlands, NC.

Mike graduated from Richlands High School in 1974 and went on to pursue a B.S. in Parks and Recreation from East Carolina University and graduated in 1978. Following his education and starting his family he worked for 3 years for the Town of Garner, NC. He later worked 18 years for Lance Inc. in Eastern, NC. At the time of his death he was employed by Craven County Public Schools where he was Crew Supervisor for Yards and Grounds.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing with his family and friends, with turkey hunting being his favorite sport. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his wife, children and young grandchildren. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church, Richlands.

A Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Reverend Gary McAbee officiating. Burial will follow at the Koonce Family Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathy Brett Koonce of the home and children; son, Clay (wife Courtney) and daughter, Mandy Koonce Smith (husband Jason) and grandchildren; Hudson, Finley, and Fisher; brothers; John Koonce and Rhonda of Pleasant Hill, Ray and Lela Koonce of Burgaw.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Richlands on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.