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Marshall William Koontz, 77, of Scottsville, Virginia, died on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on May 3, 1932, in Keyser, West Virginia, a son of the late Lawson William and Eula (Snyder) Koontz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gladson Koontz; his first wife, June Koontz; his second wife, Ruby Koontz; and his step-father, Albert Wertman.
Mr. Koontz was a member of Calvary Chapel of Fluvanna. He was a veteran of the Korean War during which he served as a Ranger with the United States Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His memberships include the Charlottesville V.F.W. Post 1827, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Charlottesville American Legion, the Manchu Association, the 2nd Divison Association Inc., the Disabled Veteran's Association Post 33 of Charlottesville, and the 2nd Indian Head Division Association.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann (Corker) Koontz, whom he married on May 8, 2004; a son, Lawson Marshall Koontz Sr. of Scottsville; three daughters, Judy Ann Wagner of Belington, West Virginia, Mary Ellen Prater of Scottsville and Sandra Mae Cooke of Manassas; a sister Virginia Fertig of West Virginia; four brothers, Lawrence Koontz of Tennessee, Jimmy Koontz and Ron Wertman of West Virginia, and Douglas Wertman of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Shannon Hartman, Heather Sines, Burlin Prater Jr., Marshall Prater, Danny Price, Lawson Marshall Koontz, Jr., and Melissa Koontz ; 13 great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Glenn McCullen, Denise Miller, Robert McCullen and Mary Ann Schmidt Weaver; eight step-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law and best friend for 61 years, Richard Glasscock.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by Pastors Steve Feden and Frank Signoretti. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veteran's National Foundation, P.O. Box 96648, Washington, DC 20009.
Friends and family may view the online tribute and share memories at www.thackerbrothers.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Dee Dee Miller
May 3, 2010
I am sorry this is late, but I would like to offer my condolences to the Koontz family. Uncle Marshall was married to my Aunt Ruby and he was family from the first day I met him. He was a sweet man that made everyone smile and feel welcome. My husband really enjoyed having conversations with him and my girls loved the dogs he used to have. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Marshall will be missed. May your memories comfort you as the days go on. May you also find comfort in the Scriptures found at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4
Love
Dee Dee, Geoff, Stephanie, & Christine
Karen Schoening-Hoggard
April 12, 2010
Dear Family, I am so sorry to learn of Marshall's passing. He was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of him when I was little. He was one of my Dad's (Fells Lam) close friends when we lived in Fluvanna. May God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
Jerry & Faye Nichols
April 12, 2010
"Sorry to hear about your family's loss. Marshall will be missed by all. May God bless you, comfort you and give you strength at this time. (Ruby's sister)
Christal Tate Haney
April 9, 2010
Shannon, Heather, Rocky & Marshall, I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandfather was always so nice to me growing up. May your memories comfort you.
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Lisa Moses
April 9, 2010
Bud and Melissa, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort during this sad time. God bless you and your family.
Love in Christ,
Lisa Moses & Family
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