Richard Lowell Koontz

Richard Lowell Koontz of Sandy Run passed away with his daughters by his side, on October 4th, 2026, after being surrounded by loved ones. He was 85 years of age, born on April 27, 1941 in Marshall, IL to the late Gertrude Jackson and the late Roth Roscoe Koontz.

To know him was to love him, such a sweet friend, great friend, hard working man, kind and sweet, he’s a hoot, best joke teller, lovely man and you can’t help but love him! These are some comments by various friends. Richard never met a stranger and always had a good joke. After working hard all of his life, he enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and spending time with friends and family. He attended his Alumni banquet each summer with remaining high school classmates, 2026 marked 67 years since he graduated from Grovertown, IN.

Richard lived a full life filled with love and laughter. He was preceded in death by both parents; siblings, Eunice Mae (and Bill) Barnett, Russell and Randall; son, Matthew; wife of 50 years, Georgetta; son-in-law, Craig Murphy; and great-grandson, Brandon “Buck” Hopkins and nephews. Surviving is his oldest brother, Raymond; daughters, Sadie Hopkins (Wayne), Sandie Hendren and Marcie Murphy, along with several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great grand with one on the way; many nieces and nephews, honorable mention of Jacqueline.

Visitation will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel, 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The Funeral Service will take place at The First Baptist Church of Sandy Run, 495 Livingston Rd, Gaston, SC 29053, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial keepsakes, plants and trees to be planted in his memory may be delivered to the Funeral Home.