James Koronka

James Larry Koronka, age 48, passed away on March 26, 2020 at home after a long battle with cancer. James was born in Gaylord, Michigan, the son of Larry and Darcie Koronka. James graduated from Alpena High School in Alpena, Michigan. As a young man, James worked for TruGreen in Michigan. Later in his life, James graduated from Baker College in Flint, Michigan with a degree in transportation. Much of his career was spent hauling freight. James spent 16 ½ years in trucking, traveling across the US visiting all 48 states, even Canada. James spent much of his career driving for US Xpress and Mercer Transportation.

James enjoyed mowing lawns, nurturing landscaping, cleaning leaves, laying sod, pruning trees, cutting firewood, and shoveling snow. James also loved old country music. During his time on the road, he enjoyed listening to the Dave Nemo show and Dale Sommers “Truckin Bozo”. He was also a member of OOIDA for many years and Henderson Church of Christ.

James battled cancer for the last 3 years. During his battle, he remained strong, positive, and courageous. James often stated he hoped to be cancer free one day. Although his physical body lost its battle to cancer, James won his eternal reward.

James married Amanda Rose Archer on July 30, 2011 and they made their home in Henderson.

James is survived by his wife, Amanda Rose Archer Koronka; a step-daughter Katelyn Rose Phillips; his mother-in-law Tommie Archer Faulkner; a sister-in-law Teresa (Henry) Miller; a brother-in-law Brian (Vickie) Archer all of Henderson; a nephew, James Miller of Beech Bluff; a niece, Maley (Dylan) White of Luray.

James is also survived by his parents, Larry Francis and Darcie Lee (Peterman) Koronka of Linden, Michigan; brother, Bradley Koronka of Grand Blanc, Michigan; brother, Brian (Melissa) Koronka and niece, Julia of Grand Blanc, Michigan; his sister, Sheila (Jeffrey) Cannon, nephew, Andrew and niece, Sophia of Flushing, Michigan; and his children, Emilee Grace and Justin Edward Koronka of Davison, Michigan. James was preceded in death by his infant son, William James and his father-in-law, Timothy Faulkner.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Henderson Church of Christ Youth Group.

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