Longtime Mountain View Resident Roger Dale Koonce Passes Away at 79

Koonce was a born-again Christian who spent his life as a commercial cleaner and loved talking about the Lord.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:19am

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An extremely blurred, abstract photograph of a warm, hazy church interior with soft pools of light, conceptually representing the spiritual life and community focus of Roger Dale Koonce.The vibrant life and faith of longtime Mountain View resident Roger Dale Koonce will be celebrated at his upcoming funeral service.Mountain View Today

Roger Dale Koonce, a 79-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on April 12, 2026. Koonce was a born-again Christian who spent his life as a commercial cleaner and enjoyed sharing his faith with others whenever he could, whether behind the pulpit, over a cup of coffee, or in a song. He is survived by his wife Ernie, five children, two sisters, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Why it matters

Koonce's life and legacy as a devout Christian who found joy in his work and in spreading his faith reflects the strong religious and community-oriented values that have long defined the Mountain View area.

The details

Koonce was born on March 9, 1947, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Earnest and Edna (Williams) Koonce. He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, and one daughter. In addition to his wife Ernie, whom he called the love of his life, Koonce is survived by five children, two sisters, and numerous other relatives and friends.

  • Koonce passed away on April 12, 2026.
  • A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel.
  • A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on April 15, 2026, with Pastor Joseph A. Blake officiating.
  • Interment will take place at East Richwoods/Case Cemetery.

The players

Roger Dale Koonce

A 79-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, who was a born-again Christian and spent his life as a commercial cleaner.

Ernie

Koonce's wife, whom he called the love of his life.

Pastor Joseph A. Blake

The pastor who will officiate Koonce's funeral service.

Earnest and Edna (Williams) Koonce

Koonce's parents, who preceded him in death.

Mountain View Funeral Service

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Koonce's services.

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The takeaway

Koonce's deep Christian faith and commitment to sharing it with others, even through his work as a commercial cleaner, exemplifies the enduring religious and community-oriented values that have long defined the Mountain View area of Arkansas.