Carl Webster Coone, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 13, 2025. He was born in Cornelius, N.C., on November 22, 1927, to the late Roy Webster Coone and Ethney Josephine Sweet Coone.

Carl graduated from Landis High School and from Durham (NC) Institute of Barbering. In 1949, he married his sweetheart, Betty Jean Moon. After brief residences in Baltimore, Md., and Durham, N.C., they settled in Mooresville and enjoyed 73 years of marriage together.

Carl was the owner of The Trend Barber Shop, and broke barriers by hiring the first female barber in Mooresville. He was an expert gardener and an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent most of his free time outdoors, often with his son-in-law Bruce. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church, where he was active as a deacon and in choirs, the XYZs, the church garden, men’s mission group, and Sunday School. He shared many colorful stories of his early life on the farm, plowing with mules, milking the cows, hunting rabbits, harvesting cotton, and driving the school bus.

In retirement, Carl and Betty visited all fifty states and many National Parks. He collected rocks wherever they went. He and Betty laughed and ate lots of dessert with their dominoes club. Carl played the harmonica, liked to dance, and had a beautiful tenor voice. Carl was affectionately called Daddy-D by all his grandchildren. He loved his family without reservation and worked hard to provide the best life for his daughters and Betty. He was a blue-eyed, peace loving, even-tempered, gentle, happy man who always had a smile and a hug or handshake ready.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Debra Kolkebeck (Bruce) of Salisbury, N.C., and Crystal Armstrong (Ivan) of Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Kurtis Kolkebeck (Kelee) and great-granddaughter, Emmalee of Mt Ulla, N.C., Evan Kolkebeck of Mauldin S.C., Elliot Dickerson (Mark Tufano) of Sterling, Va., and Kate Dickerson (Jake Lawson) of Sterling, Va.

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty; his parents, Roy and Ethney Coone; his brother, Albert Coone; and his sisters, Ruth Freeze, Pearl Burkette, and Alice Jones.

A memorial service for Carl will be held at Mooresville First Baptist Church, 150 South Church Street, Mooresville, N.C., on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. with Reverend B.J. Dillard officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Interment will be a private event for immediate family at Glenwood Memorial Park columbarium in Mooresville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mooresville First Baptist Church, 150 South Church Street, Mooresville NC 28115 or to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville NC 28625.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of JenLei’s LLC, especially Ron “Jay” Eckles Jr. and Kenda Smith, for their love and care that made it possible for Carl to enjoy his last years comfortably at home. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the team at Hospice of Iredell County for making this journey more peaceful for Carl and our family.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Coone family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.