William Milton Coons

William Milton Coons, 83, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on November 6, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family.

William was born to Gerald Raymond Coons and Ruth Sofia Lindgren on December 13, 1942. He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1961 and studied at Baker College for two years. Later in life, he completed a course of study with Ames Bible College. He enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1961. He worked as a resource clerk at DuPont in Flint, MI for 29+ years. William was a dedicated family man. He was a hard-working man, faithfully serving his Lord and country. He retired from DuPont in 1993. He served as a custodian at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Flint, MI and Battle Creek, MI.

William married his high school sweetheart, Kay L. Hebner, on March 20, 1965. Together, they raised three sons and shared 61 beautiful years of marriage. The pair traveled a great amount, often finding themselves in Tennessee; their favorite state. And, they thoroughly enjoyed their 40th anniversary trip to Hawaii. Outside of spending time with his wife and children, William enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, playing amateur hockey, and playing games with his grandchildren. He loved the years at Timber Surf Campground in Wahalla and the times he was able to spend at Dottie’s cabin on Townsend Lake near Baldwin. He was also a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and often volunteered in the kitchen at Our World for Children.

William is survived by his wife, Kay L. Coons, sister-in-law; Mary Brendel of Hillsdale, MI, sons; Scott (Mindy) Coons of Jackson, MI, Jeffrey (Sheri) Coons, of Battle Creek, MI, Joseph (Jennifer) Coons of Lewes, DE; 20 grandchildren and 4 great granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care in Battle Creek, MI. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, MI with a visitation an hour prior beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will take place on a later date at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery in Genesee County, MI.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care. Donations can be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, MI or Centrica Care in Kalamazoo, MI. Personal messages to the family may be placed by visiting www.farleyestesdowdle.com.