RIP Phil Coontz!! funeral details added

Al Miller · Post by **Al Miller** » 28 Apr 2010 6:40 pm

It's with a sad heart that i write phil Coontz Passed away today from complications brought on by a tractor accident. Phil was one Hell of a steel player and one of my best friends i will miss him dearly
God Speed ole friend!
Lisa & I love you very much
Boo Miller

Dino Strunk · Post by **Dino Strunk** » 28 Apr 2010 6:47 pm

I just put up a post as well, Boo. I guess we were on here at the same time doing so.
It's a sad day here in Branson.

RIP Phil

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 28 Apr 2010 7:47 pm

We are so saddened to hear of Phil's passing. Our prayers are with his family in this trying time.
Rest in peace dear friend,
...Roy and Barbara

David Griffin · Post by **David Griffin** » 28 Apr 2010 7:55 pm

I'm shocked & saddened by this news! Phil was a great person & a great player. So sorry to hear this. Pray for his family & friends.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 28 Apr 2010 8:02 pm

Oh Lord, what such tragic news. I'm at a loss as to what to say. God bless him and his family. Ray

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 28 Apr 2010 8:10 pm

I just came from Phils house.
His friend Danny, who was with
Phil at the time, explained.
Phil, who is into riding lawn
mower racing, had just picked
it up from the mechanic just
up the street from his house.
Phil was driving it home along
the sidestreet while Danny
followed behind in the car.
The front end began wobbling
then it overturned. Phils head
hit the pavement. Apparently,
the impact took him immediately.
Phil and I have been working
together on the same show -
Phil was a wonderful guy and
a dear friend.
May God keep Phil and comfort
his family and friends.
~Russ

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 28 Apr 2010 8:34 pm

This is almost beyond belief, what sad news.
I've only known Phil for about five years and always looked forward to the visits we would have.
Great player and just a swell person all the way around.
God rest your soul Phil, and God bless his family as well.

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 28 Apr 2010 9:22 pm

I have only become friends with Phil recently but what a great picker, singer, and person. We send our prayers to his family...

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 28 Apr 2010 9:32 pm

Wow, this one is hard to take. What a tragedy.
My heart and prayers go out to the family.
RIP Phil..You will be greatly missed.

Randy Mason · Post by **Randy Mason** » 28 Apr 2010 9:55 pm

Wade Benson Landry called me tonight and told me. I traveled in many long van trips with Phil in the 'mid 80's and feel so sad to hear this.

Dean Holman · Post by **Dean Holman** » 28 Apr 2010 10:07 pm

I met Phil 19 years ago when he was with Moe Bandy. He was playing at a place called pzazz after he got
done playing at Moe's. I Had'nt moved to Branson yet but I was making several trips and Phil always invited me to come out and sit in or set my guitar next to his. I used to get a kick out him when he would pull up to pzazz and he would take his guitar out of his vehicle already assembled. He was a great player and a great friend. I love ya buddy and will miss ya dearly. Dean

Jack Musgrave · Post by **Jack Musgrave** » 29 Apr 2010 1:19 am

This is a shock for me. I just saw him last Saturday in Branson. He was really a nice guy, easy to talk to, and he loved Sho Bud guitars. my prayers go out to his family and freinds

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 29 Apr 2010 3:08 am

Phil was one my best buddies. I'm so stunned to hear of this. Phil, my friend, you are missed dearly. I've never known a nicer human being. Phil never would harm anyone, and give you anything he had. I'm having trouble knowing I won't ever see him again. This is horrible news. Phil, I love 'ya, Buddy.

Bill Myrick · Post by **Bill Myrick** » 29 Apr 2010 3:14 am

Too many tears to write---Heavenly Father, please comfort all of our hearts during this time.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 29 Apr 2010 3:14 am

I am totally shocked at what I am reading. Such a tragedy to lose a fine steel player. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 29 Apr 2010 4:41 am

This is very sad news Phil was a good guy, he will be missed.

Jerry

Joe Jones · Post by **Joe Jones** » 29 Apr 2010 5:01 am

THIS IS SUCH A HARD THING TO COMPREHEND.HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND,AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF THOSE WHO KNEW HIM JOE&WILBUR JONES

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 29 Apr 2010 5:15 am

Goodbye dear friend. May God welcome you into the Heavenly band. My prayers go out to Phil's family.

To Dean / Russ / Jack / Boo

You are all closer to the situation than me. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to call. I don't know if there are family needs or not.

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 29 Apr 2010 5:27 am

This one rocked me on my heels....it was a jaw dropping moment of surprise, shock and sorrow. I first met Phil in the late 90's and worked several dates with him , mostly at Cowskin Prairie in Grove , Ok. My heart and prayers go out to his survivors.

Jerry Pansier · Post by **Jerry Pansier** » 29 Apr 2010 5:31 am

I just heard about Phil this morning.It is truly a sad day to hear about this tragedy.I,m glad I got to spend a day with him a few weeks ago at the Wisconsin steel guitar convention.When I moved to Branson Back in 1994 he was the first steel player I met out at Beverly's. He got me my first job in town. I will miss him as we all will.

Norma Jean Lucas · Post by **Norma Jean Lucas** » 29 Apr 2010 7:11 am

Like all the others I too was shocked and saddened by this untimely death. Phil was going to play the show again this year but had to cancel due to another engagement. I am glad I got to know him, he was a very good guy and player and also very humorous. RIP Phil.

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 29 Apr 2010 7:46 am

What sad news! May God comfort his family and all of us......his many, many friends!

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 29 Apr 2010 8:08 am

I am so sorry to read this. I didn't really know Phil personally, but felt like I did through some mutual friends, particular Moe and Ed Synan....RIP Phil....

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 29 Apr 2010 8:15 am

I first met Phil years ago when I was working at Gabe's. We became good friends and remained so. When I got the news last night, I just couldn't believe it. As so many others have already said, Phil was a great guy. Mike and I send our condolences to his family and pray that they will find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and how many lasting friendships he made over the years. We'll meet again someday, my friend.

Teresa & Mike Sweeney

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 29 Apr 2010 8:16 am

This is very sad news...I also met Phil many years ago when he was with Moe, I got to see him frequently the years we were in Branson.
We are up in Canada, and Billy Martin told me this morning.
RIP my friend, thoughts and prayers to his family..Ronnie

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