David Jerome Rountree

On Saturday night, January 23, 2026, David Jerome Rountree, 84, passed through the doorway into inner space as the unmanifest source, out of which all manifestations flow.

A dear husband and friend, always courteous, gentle and kind. From an early age he showed an aptitude for the trombone. He joined the 4th Army Band in the 60's and performed throughout Texas for 3 years. When he returned to Savannah, he was accepted in the Savannah Symphony and played bass trombone until the majestic brass of the Chicago Symphony beckoned him to the windy city where he regularly played in many orchestras and brass groups. While there, under the training of Steinway technicians he acquired the skills to excel as a piano technician and tuner, which he continued to pursue when he returned to Savannah in 2001. In all that he did, David was conscientious, meticulous, and refined. A gentle man, he could not resist adopting lost cats, which he would spay, neuter, and then spoil rotten. He will be sorely missed by friends and animals. He was our prince.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert, and his sister Nancy.

David is survived by his wife of 58, Andrea Fountain Rountree, and her brothers, Andrew Fountain, Richard Fountain, David Fountain, Stephen Fountain, and Phillip Fountain, and her cousin, Kirk Hutchins.

A private service will be held by the family and friends.