Harry Israel Koontz, Jr

Harry I. Koontz, Jr., 95, of Orlando, FL, went to be with Jesus at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born on April 17, 1929, in Longwood, FL, the son of Harry I. Koontz, Sr. and Cora Mae (Owens) Koontz, of Orlando, FL, and he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his Lord and Savior when he was 8 years old. Harry graduated from Winter Park High School in 1947. Attended courses at Orlando Junior College, Bob Jones University, and Stetson University. Also, he studied at New Tribes Missions to become a missionary. His interests were in Biblical studies, botany, sociology, psychology, American literature, political science, and health. For many years, he was a member of the Sertoma Club where he served for a time as President, and was a member of Cancer Victors and Friends, where he served as Treasurer. Harry was actively involved in various outreach ministries with each church he attended, serving as preacher, deacon, music leader, choir member, Sunday School teacher, and various other ministry needs. He helped to start a church in Aloma, Winter Park, FL and in other places. As a young father, he occasionally took his family with him to the orange groves to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with migrant workers. For years, he and his wife, Canaveral Rose Koontz, and daughters, Faye (Koontz) Kalapp and Kaye (Koontz) Roig, sang as a family at various churches. Throughout his life, Harry industriously took care of others. As a child, during the depression of WWII, Harry helped to provide for the family by growing a “victory garden” and selling tomatoes to neighbors, working a newspaper route, and mowing lawns. As a father, he worked hard to provide for his family, and helped friends and strangers in need. There were times he found people on the street to assist him in his lawn care business, helping to provide them with employment and the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ. Harry was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who read stories and made up fun new stories for his children and grandchildren; and who taught his children as well as others by word and by example to love Jesus and to follow Him. He was also a kind friend to many. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry I. Koontz, Sr. and Cora Mae Koontz; his wife, Canaveral Rose (Tucker) Koontz; his half-sister, Ina (Avant) Logsdon, and her husband H. Aubrey Logsdon; his brother, Gerald Koontz, and his wife, EllaLouise Koontz; and his brother-in-law, Robert E. Williams. Harry is survived by his stepson, J. Wayne Partin, and his wife, Charlene Partin; his stepson, C. Ed Lipsey, and his wife, Marilyn Lipsey; his daughter, Faye (Koontz) Kalapp, and her husband, J. Chris Kalapp; his daughter, Kaye (Koontz) Roig; his step-grandsons, John Partin and Will Partin; and his granddaughters, Amarissa Kalapp and Briana Kalapp; as well as his sister, Norma (Koontz) Williams, and many nephews and nieces. Family and friends are welcome to join us as we celebrate his life on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at A Community Funeral Home, 910 W. Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida, with viewing at 1:30pm and memorial service at 3:00pm. A private family service will be held for his burial on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Christmas Cemetery in Fort Christmas, Florida.

Harry Israel Koontz, Jr

April 17, 1929 - July 31, 2024