Mr. Belvin Lee Coney, SSGT (Retired) transitioned home Saturday at his residence. He was 67 years of age.
The son of the late Augustus Coney and Annie L. Holmes, Mr. Coney was born in Waverly Hall, GA and was a 1968 graduate of the William H. Spencer High School. He was a member of Holsey Chapel CME Church and was currently attending St. James CME Church. He was a United States Air Force Veteran who retired following 20 years of dedicated service. Following his military career, he obtained an Associates degree from Meadows College, and was employed with Peek Paving Company.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his children, Belvin L. Coney, Jr. (Stacey), Erica Jade Coney Jones (Raymond), Joshua L. Coney, Angel Barker and Katie O. Nichols; seven grandchildren, a sister, Ruby Lucas; three brothers, Benjamin Lucas (Trina), Gerald Coney and Craig Coney; four aunts, Classie Holmes, Lois Holmes, Lilia Freeman and Lillie Sherman (Mars); a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include Isabella Phillips and Evelyn Williams.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Coney will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Progressive Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Rev. W. J. Clark will officiate. Visitation is Tuesday, 2 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
To our Nephew's children, grandchildren, siblings, families and friends, our Deepest Sympathy. May peace, comfort, warm memories and love surround you during this time.
We will truly miss our Nephew. My sister and I enjoyed our talks and visits with Belvin. We are thankful to God we had the opportunity to know him and engage in conversations as he shared memories of his children and siblings...looking forward to rekindling relationships.
Love You, Aunt Lila Freeman Aunt Lillie Sherman and Families