Clay Koonce, 30, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Addison. Clay's life was suddenly shortened by a heat stroke and the Lord has graciously received Clay into his eternal home.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Michael Gardner, Zeke Benenate, Jacob Benenate, Louis Devercelly, Mitchell T. and John Trice.

Clay was born Feb. 19, 1976, in Fort Worth. He later moved with his family to Houston and finally to Dallas. He was a graduate of R.L. Turner High School and was employed at K-O Electronics, where he enthusiastically loved his work and his fellow employees.

Our free-spirited Clay was a joy to all and a ray of sunshine in our hearts. Remembrances of his unconditional love and devotion to his family, his friends and his pets will sustain us until we are joined with him again. In his short life, Clay has left us with an abundance of beautiful memories, fun times and many good laughs.

Our greatest loss is Heaven's gain.

Survivors: Parents, Alan and Shirley Koonce of Dallas; brother, Scott Koonce and wife, Yolanda, of Houston with his beloved nieces, Victoria, Alysha and Trista; grandmother, Mary Koonce of Fort Worth; aunt, Kay Van Sickle of Fort Worth; uncles, Doug Koonce of Fort Worth, Gary Koonce and wife, Vicki, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Hal Sparks and wife, Carmyn, of Fort Worth; cousins, Jeremy Koonce, James Van Sickle and wife, Lia, Elizabeth Holmes and husband, Craig, Cathryn Cash and husband, Chris, and Allyson Garrison and husband, Scott; many close music friends; and his ever constant, inseparable and devoted four-legged companion, Wendel.

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Published by Star-Telegram from May 25 to May 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Clay Koonce

23 Entries

gilmore lauderdale

December 19, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Rudy Gutierrez

June 26, 2006

God Bless the Koonce family, I pray everyday for Clay. He was a very special artist.

Deborah DiStasi

June 12, 2006

Alan, Shirley, and Scott.

We are sorry for the loss of Clay. May his bright smile and adoring laugh be forever be in your hearts.

Deborah and Steve DiStasi

Margaret Parker Sergeant

June 4, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

The Parker Sergeant family.

(I was a neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Sparks on El Campo)

Leia Story

June 3, 2006

I will miss you and will always love you, Clay.

Rudy Gutierrez

June 2, 2006

My prayers are forever with you Clay. A huge part of me is with you in Heaven...as you are with all of us whose life you touched.

God Bless you Clay, our music will live on forever and so will the memories of all the great times we had. I love you Clay and miss you alot.

God Bless you Alan, Shirley and family. My prayers are with you.

Shellie Logan

June 1, 2006

Alan and Shirley, I'm so sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kay Van Sickle

June 1, 2006

I'm Clay's aunt and Shirley's sister Kay. How can I express the true essence of a person like Clay -- he was the sunshine in my life, always full of enthusiasm and energy and always upbeat, a best friend and first cousin of my son James, and always met me with a big hug and such excitement. Talked a mile a minute!! He even talked me into taking a cat (Zoe)(even though I had four dogs!) from the Vet where he worked with all his enthusiasm - "this is a great cat, Kay, you'll love it!! You've got to have it!!" --Clay probably could have talked anyone into anything!! My son James took one of his cats Maui to Yonkers, NY to live with him - who could help but love Clay and want something that was meaningful to him. I love you Clay Koonce - you were like a second son to me - and I will miss you immeasurably!! Kay

Bobby & Ellie Jones

May 31, 2006

Shirley and Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Greg Awalt

May 30, 2006

Clay was one of my best friends. I met him a little over 11 years ago and man am I gonna miss him. God bless his family and friends, for we have lost a great guy.

Andra Anderson

May 30, 2006

Clay worked at my vet clinic for 5 years. During the years Clay and I had some wonderful experiences! And Wendel would snarl at me every single day! I will truly miss him and never forget him!

Paula Reimers

May 29, 2006

I will miss Clay so much. I work at Lake Country Animal Hospital where he often brought animals from Dr. Andra's clinic to be xrayed. He always had a smile on his face and was such an awesome person to be around. I was always happy to see him walk thru the door. He will be so missed.

Reid Renicker

May 27, 2006

Clay,

I didnt know you very well, but I will always remember the times when I would go to the animal hospital in Addison to see Leanne and you always showed a joy in your job, Wendell, and all of the animals in the Clinic. I could always tell that you were happy. God will take care of you and he will make sure that you have peace. God Bless You.

Amanda Anderson

May 26, 2006

I am very sad to see such a young and wonderful life pass. Clay was a great friend and a talented musician. I am blessed beyond words to have had a really great conversation with him a few months ago. His words were powerful, encouraging, and very helpful to me. He was a huge light in my husbands life. He was bright and one of a kind. I pray for God to bring his family peace. I will miss seeing you and Wendel walking by every day... Thanks for your kind words and being such a great friend to Maceo.

Saddle Brook Vet Clinic

May 26, 2006

We just learned of your loss this morning and extend our most heartfelt condolences.

From all of us at Saddle Brook Vet Clinic: Dr. Bray, Dr. Knape, Julie and Denise

Brandon D Brake

May 26, 2006

I rember one of the times we all headed to Turner Falls, OK. The Bongo in the background, the water running down the stream, and the laughter of teenagers scurring through the night. We were in search?

Laurie (Plenge) Dreesen

May 25, 2006

My childhood would not have been the same without Clay, and I know this loss is immeasurable for those close to him. From elementary school through jr. high I was mesmerized by his relentless charisma. He was more like a local celebrity than a classmate. I will always remember him as a smiling, sweet, hilarious and charming guy. My thoughts are with Clay's family and friends tonight, as this is certainly a time of immense sadness.

Shawn Allen

May 25, 2006

R.I.P. Clay

Your Shadowood Staff- Julie, Angel, Henry, Julio, Leonel and Veronica

May 25, 2006

Clay we will miss your sweet smile every time you came into the office and seeing you every day having your car door open telling Wendal to hurry up. May God be with you and your family...We will miss you.

Merrill & Israel Jiles

May 25, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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