Van Kountz Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 13, 2025, at the age of 89, Van Kountz in Lubbock, Texas, born in Pecos, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Van Kountz to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Shirley Kountz; his parents, W. C. Kountz and Kathleen Kountz; his brother Chris Kountz; and his sister-in-law Wanda Chapman.
He is survived by: his daughters, Debra Leonard (Russell) and Sandra McCorkle (Russell); his grandchildren, Rhea Lynn Kaufman (Kyle), Ashley K Roche (Matt), Weston Caleb Leonard (Hailey), Ryan George Pease (Jordan), Amy JaVonn Waggoner (Nolan) and Austin James McCorkle; his great grandchildren, Kollins Rhea Kaufman, Kash Buddy Kaufman, Kaden J Roche, Hudson Reed Roche, Coleman Jett Waggoner, Turner Drew Waggoner, Kate Ryan Waggoner, Grayson George Pease, Emerson Blake Pease, Rhys Russell Leonard and Callum Ashe Leonard; his sister-in-law Dorothy Harry; and his pet Keeper.
Together, they built a family and a life full of adventures, including their joint ministry at Wedgewood until circumstances changed due to COVID.
Memorial donations can be made to the Bloys Campmeeting Association at bloyscampmeeting.org. Van will be deeply missed but will forever be remembered for his contributions to education, family, the game of basketball, and for the love that he shared throughout his life.
