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Travis “T. J. ” Jesse Koontz

December 29, 1937 - December 31, 2022

Travis Jesse (T J) Koontz passed peacefully on December 31, 2022, at the age of 85.  He was a “people person” and loved by many.  He always had a smile on his face and brightened up a room with his signature laugh.

 

He was born December 29, 1937, in Stratford, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cherie.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eccle and Cecile Koontz; brother, James O Koontz; sister, Pat Renfro; sister, Nan Ferguson; sister, Lois Helms; daughter, Misty Willingham; and son-in-law, Jack Willingham.

 

T J is lovingly remembered by sister, Peg Bosley of Amarillo; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Susan Koontz of Granbury, Texas; grandchildren, Nolan Willingham of Amarillo, Texas; Madison Koontz of Ft. Worth; Macy and Colton Winkler of Ft. Worth; and one great grandson, Dax Willingham of Amarillo, Texas.

 

T J retired from Lennox Industries where he was a Sales Rep for 20+ years. Many of his customers were second and third generation company owners.

 

He and Cherie traveled to Europe, Australia, Hawaii and went on multiple cruises.  T J was an avid golfer and was a member of Canyon Country Club.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Amarillo, Texas.

 

A memorial will be held in Amarillo, Texas, in the spring.

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Travis Jesse (T J) Koontz passed peacefully on December 31, 2022, at the age of 85.  He was a “people person” and loved by many.  He always had a smile on his face and brightened up a room with his signature laugh.   He was born December 29, 1937, in Stratford, Texas. He is survivedContinue Reading

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GLENN GLENN Britten left a message on April 17, 2023:
I just heard of T.J.s passing today. What a great man. God bless him and keep him forever in His arms. My prayers to Cherie and the rest of the family. God Bless You.
Ronny Babcock left a message on January 13, 2023:
Very sorry to hear of TJ’s passing he was a great man. My love to all of you
Greg and Annie Rose left a message on January 13, 2023:
Angela Lee left a message on January 13, 2023:
Cherie, I wish I was there to give you a big hug! TJ will always be remembered for his pure joy and fun! I know he will be missed but we will see that smile again! Love you, Mike and Angela Lee
Jeff Hubbard left a message on January 13, 2023:
Greg, I remember meeting your dad a few times, but after reading this great tribute to a great man, I sure see a lot of him in you. Praying for you and your family. Live his legacy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dondra Downs left a message on January 13, 2023:
It was my pleasure to be around Cherie & T.J. in the past few years. He surely enjoyed his family. TJ was always kind and caring toward me with plenty of opinions mixed in! ha! God bless you, Cherie, Greg, Susan, and the rest of close family, as you adjust to days without him. He is steady on his feet now and his faith has become sight.
Rodney Weaver left a message on January 13, 2023:
I was heartbroken when I heard he had passed. I consider him to have been a very close friend both personally and professionally. My memory the I still remember is he took me to my very first Dallas Cowboy game. I loved that Brother and will very much miss him.
Jerry W. Ferguson left a message on January 13, 2023:
Will miss terribly and love you favorite uncle t Jerry
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
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