Wagener-Mr. Russell Lee Koontz, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 1, 2013.
Mr. Koontz is survived by his wife of 26 years; Peggy Koontz, children; Robert L. Koontz, Mike (Melissa) Koontz, David (Val) Roemer, Susan (Willis) Combs, grandchildren; Mikki (Rodel Velina) Koontz, Stephanie Koontz, Angel Koontz, Russell Koontz, Roscoe Koontz, Chad Elkins, Conner Elkins, Nickie Miller, Karen Roemer, Jake Hathaway, Patricia (Pete) Thompson, Victoria Balcom, Tammy Roemer, Sabrina (Eric) Chapman, Alex Roemer, Rabeccah Roemer, Nathan Roemer, and Forrest Roemer, great grandchildren; Cameron Green, Montana Baldwin, Natasha Miller, Ryleigh Foret, Derek Miller, Andrew Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, and Mattia Koontz, brothers; Raymond and Randall (Marcella) Koontz of Missouri, and Richard Koontz of Sandy Run, SC, and nieces and nephews; Jacki (Bobby) Elsea, Jimmy, Joel, Terry, Daniel, Nick, Kelven, and Cheryl Koontz, Sadie Wagner, Sandie Hendren, and Marcie Murphy.
Mr. Koontz was the son of the late Roth Roscoe and Gertrude Jackson Koontz. He was also preceded in death by his son; Bruce E. Roemer and sister; Eunice Barnnett. Mr. Koontz was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was a member of Perry First Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 2 pm in the Perry First Assembly of God Church in Perry, SC with Pastor Roger Hunnicutt officiating.
Mr. Koontz will be placed in the church at 1 pm for viewing. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors.
