Mr. Harold Luna, age 84, of Smithville, TN passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville, TN. 

Mr. Luna was born on December 1, 1938 to his parents, the late Brackett & Era Barnes Luna. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Lynda Luna & a sister, Ponzell Ursery.

Mr. Luna, or "Coach Luna" as he was affectionately known, was a Teacher and coached DeKalb County High School Basketball from 1964 - 1989. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, TWSWA Coaches Association & the New Union The Baptist Church.   

His coaching skills were legendary and he was regarded as one of the best on-court and second-half coaches. Coach Luna’s players have endless stories of conditioning, game strategy, and wins against teams that no one but Coach Luna knew they would get. His overall record was 516-179, an incredible 74% win rate.

Harold was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He lived life to the fullest and worked just as hard. Harold farmed for a living and lived his entire life in Smithville, TN.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Keith Sims and Bro. Garry McBride officiated and burial followed in New Union Cemetery. 

Survivors include 2 Sons, Rocky (Julie) Luna of Omaha, NE & Bradley "Buck" Luna of Smithville, TN. 8 Grandchildren, Courtney (Chris) Blanchard of Manchester, TN, Alexis Krehbiel, Lindsay Krehbiel, Luke Luna, Abby Krehbiel, Dylan Luna, Natalie Krehbiel & Ainsley Krehbiel all of Omaha, NE.3 Great Grandchildren, Delaney, Lorelai & Rheagan Blanchard all of Manchester, TN. 1 Sister, Mary Louise Wright of Smithville, TN. 

Memorials may be made directed to the Angel Tree Project, which was a favorite charity of Harold and Lynda.

Coach Luna was the real deal and will be forever missed. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, is charge of arrangements.