of Paris, AR
December 6, 1942 - January 29, 2021
Tommy Louis Koch, 78, of Paris, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Paris. He was born on December 6, 1942 in Paris to his late parents, Leonard and Eula Mae (Whitecotton) Koch.
Tommy worked many years delivering freight to local businesses in Paris. He later started Tommy Koch's Used Cars where he sold many automobiles throughout the years. He was a United States Army National Guard Veteran earning the sharpshooter distinction and always loved to fish and collect guns and cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Linda Diane Kremers and one brother, David Leonard Koch.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tammy Snow and David of Subiaco, Leslie Koch and Rodney Anderson of Paris; two sons, Larry Koch and Cindy of Paris and Gary Koch and Jeanne Schluterman of Subiaco; 10 grandchildren, Andrea Hellums, Abby Koch, Destini Koch, Casey Trusty, Louis Koch, Dustin Koch, Ashley Phillips, Martha Jennings, Natalie Wakefield, Taylor Moses and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of his close friends that he worked with over the years.
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47 Condolence(s)
Tamela Taylor
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. God be with you in your time of sorrow.â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Lisa Etzkorn
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Tommy was always fun to be around with. Enjoyed his company many times.
He was definitely a very special person.
WILMA FORST
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
TOMMY WAS A CLASSMATE OF MINE. AND THE PAST 12 YRS A NEIGHBOR. HE WAS ALWAYS A KIND AND RESPECTABLE GUY. HE LOVED TO VISIT WHEN HE SEEN ME OUTSIDE. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Rick and Mary Snow
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Tammy, we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. It is a sad and difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chaplain Waverly Parsons
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Leslie....I am so sorry for your loss. Know that we will be praying for you and your family down here in New Orleans
Trenna Koch/Ruloph
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
RIP TOMMY KOCH, You were one hell of a father-n-law, and a Granfather and Great Grandfather to my babies, I love you, and you will forever be in my heart, I can’t help but grin when I think about all the funny stories you would tell us, I could sit and listen to them all day. Prayers for Tammy, Leslie, The Twins , Family and Friends.
Jerry Willhite Jr
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Sorry for your loss Tammy, Leslie and Larry. He was a good man and a great story teller. Enjoyed my time with as a step dad in law for a short time. He will be missed by so many
Wes McCubbin
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Tammy, Larry, Gary, Leslie. I so hated to hear of Tommy’s passing . I have so many memories of Tommy from when I was a kid and as an adult . He never met a stranger and if you saw him in town you best be ready to sit and talk for a while because he was quite the talker . My dad always enjoyed him coming and visiting with him he was one of the few that came by and visited . My thoughts and prayers go out to y’all RIP Tommy
James koch. Cousin
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
I am very so sorry for ur loss. I do remember the times we played together as kids. Those were pleasant memories just remember he would want u to be happy and to remember him as a loving father and grandfather.
Doug Carter
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
I am so sorry for his passing, he was the best neighbor ever. He watched over my parents like they family. He will be missed.
Barbara Hamilton Lovelace
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
My sincere condolences to Tommy's Family and friends. I knew Tommy when we were young kids. My family rented a house from his dad Leonard in the early 50's, and was neighbors with them. There were six children in my family at that time, and on many summer days we would all play with Tommy, Lyndell Briny, and Phillip Burnett. Good memories of those times !
Rebecca Bowen
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
I'm so sorry for the passing of your father prayers for the family and friends
Gwin Ellison
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Tommy was a good customer of our parts department at Whitson Morgan in Clarksville for many years. It was always a pleasure to talk to him. My prayers are with the family.
Kathy Hice Rogers
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for the family.
Danny Wilks
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
So very sorry for y’all’s loss. Tommy was such a good man. Praying for all.
SabrinaWalkerFrantz
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss he will be missed, Bless all of you kids hearts ♥ï¸
Joyce McCartney
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Tammy I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, praying for you and your family.
Kathy walker
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss
My prayers for his family and close friends. May god bless you during these sad times!
Jan Fuller
Monday, February 1, 2021
Praying for you Tammy and your family. Love you
Teresa Henson Schluterman
Monday, February 1, 2021
Leslie and Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I always enjoyed our little visits when I delivered his medicine. He will be missed by many. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Walker
Monday, February 1, 2021
So sorry to hear about you dad! Praying for you and your family!
Kenton and Tina Hurt
Monday, February 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Pam Schluterman
Monday, February 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Tom and Pam Schluterman.
Marlo manley
Monday, February 1, 2021
I’m holding your family high in prayers. The people of Paris have lost a wonderful presence in the community.
Lonnie Snow
Monday, February 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad died at 63, that was 40 years ago. I miss him just as much today as I did then. My heart aches for you because I know how it feels. May his memory give you peace.
Darlene Friddle Becker
Monday, February 1, 2021
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Jewell White
Monday, February 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Tommys dearh. He was a very friendly person.
The last few years we would visit at Walmart. I have lots of good memories of Academy and Seventh St. Let Gods love surround you during this difficult time.
God Bless you all, I love you!!
Bobby & Lisa Buck
Monday, February 1, 2021
Alot of good memories of Tommy. Best one was the little white Boat car he drove all around Paris & one day he drove by us & off into the lake. As always he was laughing & smiling. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our prayers for the family
Cindy Case Weaver
Monday, February 1, 2021
Gary & my dear Andrea.
Prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss
Love you
Cindy
Sam, Lisa Hill
Monday, February 1, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
Georgeanna Hargis
Monday, February 1, 2021
Praying for your family in this time of loss.
Cathleen Morrow
Monday, February 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for the family.
Curtis Varnell
Monday, February 1, 2021
Condolences to the family Tommy was a long time friend and sold cars with my family. He also worked some with my brother Dennis. Always a good guy and he will be missed
Vicky Walker
Monday, February 1, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man, who always had a story and a smile. He will be greatly missed by many. Praying for the familyâ¤
David Rush
Monday, February 1, 2021
My first memory of Tommy was on the old pier at Cove Lake. He was quite the personality. He was a good client, a good person and just a good old soul. Will miss him!
Becky Harkey
Monday, February 1, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about you losing your father.
Dad’s are a girl’s first hero. He teaches her the things she needs to know when all grown up.
He never outgrows her love.
Prayers for you to remember those lessons in the days ahead. â¤ï¸
Tammy Valentine
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tommy was such a nice person always there to help if he could and a huge smile he will be greatly missed my thoughts and prayers to his family
Teresa Wells
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tammy so sorry to hear this about your Dad. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Roger Varnell
Monday, February 1, 2021
I'll miss you ole friend, will never forget the times we worked together
David Cummins
Monday, February 1, 2021
I’ve known Tommy my whole life, He used to deliver freight to a place across the street from my house when I was growing up. He was always smiling and always talked to me when he saw me out somewhere. One of the most nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever known. He will be missed in the community. Prayers for the family.
Terri featherston Friemel
Monday, February 1, 2021
So so sorry for y'alls loss. Prayers and thoughts for you all.
Laurene Butler Kennedy
Monday, February 1, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Wanda K Bowerman
Monday, February 1, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Tommy. My prayers are with all of the family.
Lorrie Green
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tammy, our thoughts are with you and your siblings at this difficult time. Love, Lorrie & Sunday
Regina Willhite
Monday, February 1, 2021
Tommy had such a big heart and always had a joke to tell. He will be missed greatly. Sending Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire family.
Ads Dalton
Monday, February 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Brian Johnson
Monday, February 1, 2021
Thought and prayers for the Family