EWELL GAY COON, 82, of Circle Avenue, Spencer, WV, departed his earthly life on September 8, 2020 after an extended illness. Ewell was born March 2, 1938 on Rumpace Ridge (Chestnut St.) in Spencer, a son of the late Grant and Eupha (Sheppard) Coon. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia (Hively) Coon; two sisters, Fleetice Martin and Elwanda Norton; his children, Debbie Coon (Mike) of Glenville, Harrison Coon of Paris, TN, Tamela Collins of Newton, James Coon of Akron, OH, Lisa Coon of Spencer, Angela Coon (Rob) of Parkersburg, Sherry Coon (Tony) of Akron, and Sarah Ter Wint (Jan) of Mt. Alto, WV; grandchildren, Heather, John, Amy, Tina, Cody, Ashley, Kim, Felicia, Crystal, Megan, Haleigh, Travis, Nikki, Kayla, Derick, Sierra, Chelsie, Tori, and Calvin; and great-grandchildren, Bucky, Abigail, Isaiah, Hunter, Kayla, Kelsey, John, Jr., Samuel, Emma, Miley, Addaline, Abilene, Keagan, Morgan, Zoey, Joseph, Donovan, Mila, Connor, Desi, Leah, Braylin, Cooper, Jayden, Jackson, Ella, Brooks, Mikiah, Layla, Jayson, Gabriella, Payton, Rusty, Oliver, and Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason; siblings, Ora Jane Petrigo, Geneva Starcher, Steven Coon, Quellen Coon, Iverson Coon, and Garnet McCune; and grandchildren, Kyle, Zachary, and Joseph Coon. Ewell was a picker before picking was cool. He loved to go "junkin" in search of the next treasure and drive old dirt roads telling his many stories to his passengers. Researching family history and passing on his findings to the younger generation was important to him. He loved a good joke and silly pranks on the kids. Ewell worked in the oil field for 15 years, Monarch Rubber for 10 years, and later in life did carpentry work. He loved wood, restoring old pieces and creating his own one of a kind items for family and others. His love of music has been passed down through the generations of family, singing and playing guitar, will always be a part of family fun times. A service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer with Pastor Roger Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hebron Cemetery near Spencer. Visiting is Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.