Luke D. Coons, age 61, of Burnt Cabins, PA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.
Luke was born on February 18, 1964, in Huntingdon, PA, the son of the late Merle E. and Leona B. Scott Coons.
Luke married Wilma M. Hill on October 4, 2018, on the deck at Lakeview in Fannettsburg, PA. He served in the U.S. Army as a Forward Observer from 1982 until his honorable discharge in 1986.
Luke worked as an Iron Worker for Eastern Steel Contractors, as a member of Local 404 and Local 3 unions, and was a member of Fort Loudon American Legion Post 606.
He was an avid outdoorsman, spending his free time hunting and fishing. He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren. Luke was a fantastic storyteller, and he could always make you laugh.
Luke is survived by his wife, Wilma M. Hill of Burnt Cabins, PA; two daughters, Jayda M. (fiancé of Adam Iddings) Coons of Chattanooga, TN and Stevie B. Coons of Carlisle, PA; a stepdaughter, Christi A. Shawley of Orbisonia, PA and stepson, Dan Ott of Fannettsburg, PA; and 8 grandchildren (Sylvi, Senna, Sigrid, Marissa, Chelsea, Quinten, Chloe, and Brooklyn). Luke is also survived by two siblings, Mark A. Coons of Concord, PA and Nicole L. Koser of Shippensburg, PA.
Luke is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Leona Coons.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family has entrusted Luke’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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