Larry Koutz -55
Of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the Savannah Memorial Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fleetwood and Evelyn Koutz. He lived in Columbus until joining the United States Air Force where he served for 10 years. While serving in the Air Force he became a Pilot. He continued his love for the air even after discharging from the military as a hobby. He and his wife have lived in Valdosta for the past 21 years. They own and operated Med-Loss in Valdosta. Larry loved and embraced life and was an avid outdoorsman. From skiing, hiking, building and flying his own airplane, to challenging himself in any way and he always found time to help others. He will be missed by all that had the privilege to have known him
Survivors Include: Wife, Terry Koutz, Valdosta, Sister, Norma Jean Wallace, Columbus, OH, 2 Brothers; Harold Koutz, Columbus, OH, Fleetwood Koutz, Jr., Reno, NV, Brother-in-law and Sisters-in-law; Glen and Karla Knight, St. Augustine, FL, Melissa and Richard Sharpe, Hazlehurst, GA, Nieces and Nephews: Riley & Sarah Knight, Ted Koutz, Ben Wallace and Cameron Wallace and other special "furry family members" include Ben, Frazier, Rosie and Gizmo
As per his wishes he will be cremated prior to the visitation. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Valdosta Humane Society, P.O. Box 5323, Valdosta, Ga. 31603 or the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter, 1401 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Sympathy may be expressed online at
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Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Koutz Family