John O. Koontz

John O. Koontz, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. Mr. Koontz had a calling to serve. He was active in the Boy Scouts as a youth, and after graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy where he served on the USS Spokane. Mr. Koontz was also a Mason and a member of the State Guard Association of the United States. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Covington, he was proud of his faith, family and career. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harold and Geraldine (O'Mullane) Koontz.

Mr. Koontz will be lovingly remembered by his adoring wife of 69 years, Margaret (Peg) Koontz; daughters, Jeri Koontz, Terri Anne; son and daughter-in-law, John Mark and Kathy Koontz; grandchildren, Kelly, Erin, Zackary; as well as great-grandchildren, Tori, Tyler, Spencer and Justin.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Koontz will be held Sunday, May 5, 2:00 P.M., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10235 Eagle Drive, Covington, with Bishop Joshua Kirkham officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington. Friends are invited to visit with his family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Saturday, May 4, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Covington.

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Visitation

MAY 4. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

MAY 5. 2:00 PM (EDT)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
10235 Eagle Drive
Covington, GA, 30014