David Scott Koontz

David Scott Koontz, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 04, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Dave died exactly where he requested - in the home of a caring family who were life-long friends. Dave was born in Bloomington, Indiana, on July 31, 1965, to Boyd “Wheelbar” Koontz and Helen (Flinn) Koontz. Dave was a graduate of Bloomington High School North. Dave was an avid auto racing fan. With the help of his father, he built multiple stock cars over many years, and raced on several local racetracks in the Southern Indiana area. He liked to recall stories about wrecking a car in a race, and he and his father would work together to rebuild it in preparation for the next race, and of course the next wreck. One of Dave’s favorite pastimes was watching NASCAR racing with friends. Dave’s love of automobiles was apparent in his career choice. He began working in local body shops as a teenager, and honed his skills to become a successful repairman. Dave was a particularly skilled auto painter. He had three autos, which he painted, featured in automobile magazines. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Koontz, in 2008, his mother, Helen Koontz, in 2019, and beloved sister, Penny Terrell, in 2010. Also preceding him in death was his sister-in-law, Jeannette Koontz of Oklahoma, in 2021. Dave is survived by 3 brothers: Tab Koontz and wife, Susan, of Spencer; Craig Koontz of Bloomington, and Alan Koontz of Altus, Oklahoma, brother-in-law, Ed Terrell, of Spencer, and several nieces and nephews. The family had lots of help caring for Dave. Special friends, Kim and Nate Tomson, and their extended family lovingly cared for Dave in their home in his final hospice period. Dave and Kim considered each other as family. Also helping the family was friend, Jerry Lemmons who regularly visited and helped care for Dave. A graveside service will be conducted at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, Indiana, on Saturday July 8, 2023 at 11:00am. The Reverend Keith Thompson, pastor at Free Pentecostal Holiness Church in Cincinnati, Indiana, will officiate. Dave enjoyed attending some services at the church with his brother during the last few months of his life. Dave will be laid to rest next to his father and mother, whom he dearly loved. The family respectfully requests anyone wanting to send a remembrance for Dave send fresh flowers, which will be left with him at Clover Hill. To God be the glory; great things He has done. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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David Scott Koontz

July 31, 1965 - July 4, 2023