>>Supreme Court of VA Justice Lawrence Koontz Passes Away in Roanoke
(Roanoke, VA) -- A retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia has passed away at the age of 85. Rebecca Hughes reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
Justice Lawrence Larkins Koontz, Junior, from Roanoke, had a long and distinguished judicial career and served at every level of court in the Virginia judicial system. WDBJ reports Justice Koontz was known for his opinions on significant cases, including those related to employee health benefits and the death penalty. He leaves behind his wife, children, and grandchildren.