Ralph E. Koontz, age 80 of Heiskell, passed away December 9, 2012 at Norris Health and Rehab. Center. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Ralph ran his own Mac Tools route for many years and enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise G. Koontz; parents, Odell and Gertrude J. Koontz; brother, R.L. Koontz.
Survivors included:
Brothers: Kyle Koontz and Marie of Halls
Eugene Koontz and Dianne of LA
Sisters: Imogene Gray and Billy of Heiskell
Betty Lowery
Patsy Dawson and Harold of Nashville
Several nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Heiskell or Zion Hill Baptist Church Youth Group. Baskets will be available at the service to place donations and collected by representatives from both churches.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 12th from 6-8PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Chipper and Rev. Tyler Warwick officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday, December 13th at 11:00AM at Zion Hill Church Cemetery in Heiskell. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com