Alex Jacob Steven “AJ” Coon, 36, of Huntington passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at home.
AJ was a 2003 graduate of Mountaineer Challenge Academy and was a United States Army Veteran, serving his country during two tours in Iraq. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his canine companion, Biscuit.
AJ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry & Anita Hager, Joseph & Cannissa Coon.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Kathy & Keith Pauley; father and stepmother, Steve & Debra Coon; sisters, Lona Coon (John Breedlove), Wendy (Sam) Jones; nephews, Greyson Breedlove & Carson Breedlove; nieces, Ella Breedlove & Cynthia Jones; stepbrothers, Jacob Pauley & Josh Pauley. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and extended family.
In keeping with AJ’s wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest at the family cemetery at Alkol, WV.
Special thanks to Gwen Humphrey and the Homeless Veterans Resource Center in Huntington for working tirelessly with him these past few years as he was trying to find his way.
Deeply saddened..we’ll miss him for sure.
Kathy, my sincerest and heart felt condolences to you and the entire family on the passing of AJ.