Gerald “Jerry” W. Koontz, age 72, of Hazard (formerly of Monticello), passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy (Eversole) Koontz; 2 daughters, Ronelia Gruber, and Keesha (Gregory) Ray; 1 son, Charles (Angela) Koontz; 4 grandchildren, Kristen Koontz, Brooklynn (Matthew) McIntosh, Brayden Koontz, and Alexa Gruber; 1 brother, Kevin (Deborah) Koontz; 1 uncle, Gary (Julie) Koontz; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3, 2025, between 10 am – 1 pm at the Faith Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 1 pm at the Faith Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.
Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.