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for Kim O'Connor
Bob Inman
November 26, 2023
He was a friend and a favorite of mine. Miss him a lot.
December 10, 2011
To JoAnne, Scott and Ann,
I heard about Kim's death through friends in Ft. Worth. I am so very sorry for your family's loss.
Though our paths went in very different directions over 25 years ago, I always thought of Kim and had wanted only good to come into his life. He was a very kind man and I will remember him in that way.
Kim was loved by so many people and his music brought joy to hundreds.
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Janet McKee
Eastlake OH
Vonn Robinson
December 9, 2011
Kim will always have a place in my heart. His Whiteboard Fence, smile, wink, & talent was generously shared with all who knew him. He was a bright shinning star for many years of my life & I think of him often. Prayers to his family. We will all miss him but are grateful we touched shoulders with Kim.
Billy Joe Gabriel
December 8, 2011
Kim was the life of the party. I hired Kim for many years for our Annual Railroad Day Celebration, and in the middle of the hot, Texas, summer, would be that bright shining face and melodic voice of Kim. He was a great friend, outstanding performer,and a true Texan (doesn't matter where he was born.)
Mary Ann Shapiro
December 7, 2011
I did not personally know Kim; however one of my best friends, Linda Kay Edwards, loved him dearly. That tells me he was a very special person and will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.
Paula Mackey
December 7, 2011
My family always enjoyed his performances and will always remember "Homegrown Tomatoes" which was our favorite. My condolences to his family.
Leita & Jerry Condra
December 6, 2011
Jerry and I miss you greatly, but are very grateful the Lord put our paths side by side for a little while.
Steve Anderson
December 6, 2011
One of the truest friends I ever had. He taught me more than he could have ever realized. I'm thankful to God for allowing me to cross trails with him.
Jan Simus Curry
December 5, 2011
I am so saddened to read of Kim's passing. He played many, many parties and events for me. He was such a gentleman and so very professional. You could always count on him to make a delightful and fun event. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. We will all miss a wonderful man and great performer.
doris shoewalter
December 5, 2011
just stumbled onto his obit in columbus, oh paper. sorry to read the news. i spent many evenings at a variety of nightclubs and dinner clubs listening to kim play before he moved to texas. at that time he was a single act and i always loved hearing him play the 12 string guitar which at the time was rare. we shared many a drink back in the day.i still have a 45 record he sent me when he recorded it with overly. many good thoughts. regrets to his family and friends.
Rosanne Kayl
December 5, 2011
We will miss Kim and his wonderful music. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Kim's family and friends!!My husband and I first met Kim almost 20 years ago at the White Elephant. This is truley a loss to the music world but he will carry on his music with that big band in the sky!! We will hear him again!!
Sharon Dill
December 5, 2011
I started going to White Elephant in 1991&Kim Oconnor would pick me to play tambereen just as he did many-to the song "Pretty Woman who came there, my friend Carol & I came just about everyweekend, but always when he was there. I still have my little pink bear tanbereen he gave & signed to me after probably 12yrs of going there. I will cherish his memory & all as Carol, Barbara & I were the original kimetts, we made bandana scarfs for us *an one for him. the Kimnmetts he then carried on for all the years to come. "Rest in Piece"Kim Bob Sharon & Carol
Donna Donnell
December 5, 2011
God has a new addition to the choir. Kim was a huge part of the Fort Worth Stockyards and its history for years. Always a kind smile and word.
His voice will be missed hear on earth.
Donna Donnell
Nick & Jean Gani
December 4, 2011
Kim provided hours of music and fun to his many friends at Giovanni's in Columbus, Ohio. His great sense of humor and kind words will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Cote
December 4, 2011
I will forever miss my good friend Kim. His friendship and all the wonderful memories will always live in my heart.
Bob Inman
December 4, 2011
I stunbled across this sad news on Facebook and my heart is broken, Kim was my friend and a joy of huge proportions to me. I'm so lonely for his smile and his laugh and wish I had seen more of him. Vaya con Dios mi amigo.
Luke Nichols
December 4, 2011
I will smile and laugh little more when I think of of Kim and all the years worth of memories we had working together. His humor and wit filled many a party with laughter and joy.
December 3, 2011
Ann, so sorry to hear about your loss. Kim was a wonderful man as you well know.
Sorry we did not see as much of you two as we possibly could, but know my thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Cousin Barb Wilson from Marysville.
American Heart Association
December 3, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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