Gary Glenn Koontz, age 48, of Bean Station, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville surrounded by those who loved him most. He was a kind, loving soul who had a laugh that could make even the darkest day a little brighter. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bea and Carl Collins and Claude and Maude Purkey. He is survived by his wife, Christy Koontz; daughters, Kylee and Hannah Koontz; step-children, Matthew Purkey and McKayla Myers; loving parents, Helen and Glenn Koontz; brother, Kurt Koontz; grandchildren, Ayla Staley, Ashton Koontz, and Gracie Myers; as well as a host of other family and special friends. The family will receive friends from 12 – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Clifford Dalton and Kathy Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at First Independent Freewill Baptist Church of Bean Station Cemetery. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.