Joseph Robert Coning

Joseph Robert Coning age 8 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Joseph had just completed the 2nd Grade at Carpenter's Elementary School. He loved spending time with his twin brother, Jesse, loved to swim and was an avid Veggie Tales fan. He enjoyed reading, collecting movies and being in the Cub Scouts. Joseph had a strong Christian belief and a great love for God. He was a member of Carpenters United Methodist Church. He enjoyed being with his Nana and Papa and his Mamaw and Papaw and meeting new people at the Coning Family Farm Market. Joseph had impeccable manners, he was always polite and was loved by all who met him. He touched people through his smile and his love of life. He was preceded in death by his sister, Abby Coning (6 months gestation). Joseph is survived by his parents, Bobby and Nicole Coning of Maryville; twin brother, Jesse Coning; grandparents, Albert and Betty Coning of Maryville and Tom and Sandi Koeshall of Maryville; uncles and aunts, Tim and Regena Koeshall, Billy and Lynn Coning, Rev. Richard and Rev. Tammy Wright, Joel and Beth Vasquez; cousins, Samuel, Hannah, and Miriam Koeshall, Will Coning, Rachel, Rebecca and Sarah Wright, Mary Beth and Jacob Lane, and Andrew Vasquez; and a host of other family and friends who had an impact on Joseph's life. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009at Carpenter's United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Joseph Coning Memorial Fund at any Regions Bank. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph Robert Coning please visit our Sympathy Store.