David Ray

Kuntz Sr.

David Ray Kuntz Sr., son of Jimmie Dale Kuntz I and Norma L. (Barnes) Kuntz Chilton, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on February 7, 1970. He departed this life in Ellington, Missouri, on November 20, 2022, at the age of 52.

On February 8, 1999, in Centerville, Missouri, David was united in marriage to Teresa Perkins. David attended the Ellington First Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, gardening, riding horses, gigging and playing horseshoes.

David is survived by his father, Jimmie D. Kuntz I of Watauga, Texas, mother, Norma Chilton of Ellington, Missouri, wife, Teresa Kuntz of Ellington, Missouri, son, David Kuntz Jr. of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Brittany Kuntz of Sanford, Maine, Samantha Nichol and husband Brady of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Rachel Kuntz of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, Jimmie D. Kuntz II and wife Mary Joy "MJ" of Ellington, Missouri, four sisters, Norma "Elaine" Dement and husband Matt of Redford, Missouri, Carmen Kuntz of Ellington, Missouri, Echo Kuntz of Watauga, Texas, and Cheryl Kelso and husband Les of Independence, Missouri, and 7 grandchildren. David will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Kelly Chilton

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri