David Koontz

F. David Koontz, 75, of Lanier Road, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2pm Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Revs. Jim Luck and Paula Wells.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family will receive friends outside at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday. Social Distancing and masks will be required.

­­­­­­ Mr. Koontz was born in Davidson County to Paul Q. and Susan Forrest Koontz. He was a self-employed barber for over 50 years and the owner/operator of The Hair Company on South Main Street in Lexington for 40 years. David was a proud mason and a member of Lexington Memorial Lodge 473 and was a veteran of the Army National Guard.  He served on the Davidson County Crimestoppers board and as McGruff the Crime Dog for over 30 years.  He was also a member of  the Davidson County Sports Hall of Fame board for over 20 years.  David was an avid fisherman and golfer, who enjoyed family and friends and a die hard New York Yankees fan.  He was a dedicated husband, father and “Poppy.” He was and active member of Second Reformed United Church of Christ in Lexington and the Sco Burkhart Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Paul Koontz.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of over 53 years, Joretta Lanier Koontz of the home; his son, Shannon David Koontz (Susan) of Lexington; his granddaughters, Sara and Sydney Koontz; his brother, Mackey Koontz (Robin) of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Memorials may be directed to Second Reformed United Church of Christ, 330 N. Church St, Lexington NC 27292 or to Davidson County Crime Stoppers, PO Box 1088, Lexington NC 27293.