Linwood Chapman Koon, 89, passed from this life into his eternal life on June 23, 2026, in Edenton, NC.

He was the youngest and last surviving child born to George D. Koon and Harriett A. Chapman Koon. Link, as he was known to his family , was born and raised in Norfolk County, VA. He retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 20 years. He loved his job and all the people he met through his many years in Shop 64. He was an avid fisherman and in his earlier days, hunting with his brothers.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer, Jimmy, infant George, Bernard, Frank, and Huey; sisters, Ellen Askew, Patty King, and infant, Julia; and a granddaughter, Erika.

Surviving are his daughters, Judith Bunch and husband, Merle, and Lou Ann Genaux of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Patricia, Aaron, Paul, Christopher, Timothy, Matthew, Shane, and Daniel; and six Great grandchildren.

Services by the family will be private.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the Koon family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com