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Cecil Austin Koonce, Age 93 of Greenhill, Alabama died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at ECM Hospital of a brief illness. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was retired from Bob Dabeny Wholesale Company. He was a member of Greenhill First Baptist Church since July 17, 1953. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Air Force during World War Two.
He is survived by his wife Pauline Clemmons Koonce of Greenhill, Al. Son : Douglas D. Koonce of Greenhill, Al. Daughter: Cecilia F. Hipps of Greenhill, AL. Brother: Earl Koonce of Florence, Al. Grandchildren: Anthony Hipps, Sherry Hipps and Cassidy Koonce Great Grandchildren: Austin Hipps and Drew Hipps.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer L. Koonce and Madgie Austin Koonce, brothers: Estes Koonce, Courtland Koonce & Ellis Koonce. Sisters: Mattie Lee Reeves & Marie Belew, Grandson: Tyler Koonce.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at Greenhill First Baptist Church. Funeral Service following at the church at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Gregg Woodard & Bro. Dean Timbes. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Pallbearers are: Robert Koonce, David Koonce, Ray Wyle, Dale Kennedy, Jimmy Clemmons, and Eric Clemmons.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.
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