Vasco Clayton Koon

April 10, 1939 - March 13, 2015

Vasco Clayton Koon, age 75, of Mayo, Florida, passed away March 13, 2015, at Suwannee Valley Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.  Vasco was born April 10, 1939, in Mayo to Henry Clay Koon and Florence Louise Zipperer Koon. Vasco returned to his beloved hometown of Mayo following a career in the insurance business which took him to Macon, Georgia, and later Jacksonville, Florida.  He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and football.  Vasco found great pleasure in the fellowship with family and friends over a fish fry.  He was a staunch supporter of Gator football.  He enjoyed all things associated with the University of Floridaâ€"he loved the orange and blue.  Vasco was a huge fan of Lafayette County High School sports where he played football and basketball in his formative years.  He enjoyed following the mighty Hornets.  Vasco is survived by his son Richard Koon and his wife Sharon who reside in Tallahassee, Florida; and daughters Rita Walker and husband Barry Walker of Dublin, Georgia, and Melinda Chesser and husband Tracy Chesser of St. Johns, Florida; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Vasco is survived by his brothers; Curtis Koon of Mayo, Florida, and Kelly Koon of Branford, Florida, as well as nieces and nephews, and many good friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Wyatt Osteen’s pavilion located at 571 NE County Road 353 in Mayo, Florida.  Memorial contributions may be made to Suwannee Valley Haven Hospice, 6037 US 90, Lake City, Florida 32055.  You may send condolences to www.beggsfuneral.com Â