Mr. Larry "Bo" Coney

CONEY, Mr. Larry "Bo" - Age 70, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hurley. Medical Center. Family hour 11:00 AM Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, 930 Myrtle Ave. Flint, Michigan with funeral service commencing at 12:00 PM. Pastor Stephen L. Murphy, officiating. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:00 AM Thursday. Mr. Coney will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Wednesday with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Larry “Bo” Coney age 70, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hurley Medical Center with his brother, Al by his side. “Bo” was born September 20, 1955, in Magnolia, Mississippi, the son of Bernice and Alfred Coney. Arriving in Flint, Michigan in 1957 with his parents, he attended Flint Public Schools graduating from Flint Southwestern High School, “Class of 1974” and attending Michigan State University (MSU). “Bo” eventually left MSU to work for General Motors Corporation as a Skilled Tradesman. He valued education, he also attended Baker College. “Bo” was a valued employee of Comfort Keepers Home Health Care. Larry was a long-standing member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, serving on the Usher Board. He had a big personality and enjoyed socializing and hosting family and friends. Larry loved showing off his barbecuing skills. He also loved taking his grandsons to amusement parks to ride the latest coasters. Larry was well known at Saint John Vianny Catholic School and Powers Catholic School, always at practice and all the games. He will surely be missed in the stands. Larry married Renee in October of 2006, even though they divorced they reconciled as committed partners and eventually married again. They loved each other dearly. Larry’s presence will truly be missed. “Bo” was the proud father of his son, Brandon Coney. He loved the fact that he and Brandon’s birthdays were a day apart. He was proud of his son. “Bo” had a lot of fond memories of spending summers with his many cousins especially, Percy and Donald. He is finally reunited with his mother with whom he shared a special bond. They would often have coffee together and always looked forward to their deep conversations. Mr. Larry “Bo” Coney leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Renee Coney; son, Brandon Coney; special grandson, Jahon Smith; special granddaughter, Shania Smith; sisters, Alice (Don) Player and Tracy Coney (Tyrone); brother, Alonzo Coney; step-children, Charlanda, Zephaniah, and Faneisha (Mario) Price; aunts, Edna Williams of Magnolia, MS and Lillie Mae (Jimmy) Varnardo of Rochester, NY; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren whom he cherished; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends including, Wendell (Net) Robinson, Juan Robinson, Nate Harron and special sister, Debbie. Mr. Coney was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Alfred Coney; grandparents, Ulyssess and Lillian Coney, Luther and Hattie Conerly; brother, Duane M. Coney; nephew, Ocie “Trey” Albert III; and step-son, Kalien Stubbs. The Coney family would like to thank the nurses on the 4th Floor of Hurley Medical Center CCU. Thanks also goes to everyone for the love, kindness and support given.

Mr. Larry "Bo" Coney

September 20, 1955 - January 12, 2026