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Thomas Kooch Obituary

KOOCH, THOMAS A. (TONY) - age 51 of Powell died at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2007. He was employed with Pilot Oil Corporation for over 20 years, and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by: mother, Barbara Henderlight Kooch; brother, Chris Kooch. Survivors: wife, Kathy G. Kooch; daughters, Samantha Kooch, Christy Kooch, Britney Kooch; son, Nicholas Kooch and wife Rebecca; father, Marshall Kooch and wife Susie; sister, Jeanne Ray; brother, Ronald Kooch and wife Tami; brothers-in-law, Pat Griffith and wife Vickie, Joe Griffith and wife Gail; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Pilot Corporation for Tony Kooch, 5508 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Marty Koontz officiating. The family will receive friends 6 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Mr. Kooch's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kooch

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K W

April 9, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

CARLA MCGILL

December 3, 2007

Kathy, With all of our love, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margarett Stewart

November 27, 2007

November 19, 2007
Our prayers at Pilot has always been with Tony, they will go on with you and your family.

Larraine & Wayne Judd

November 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa May (Dorfman)

November 23, 2007

Kathy,

I am sorry for you loss. I have fond memories of Tony from Thanksgiving at his house when I was little. I will pray for you.

Clay and Mary Freels

November 22, 2007

May god bless you in this time of sorrow. We thought the world of Tony. We were both working for him 18 years ago when we met and married. He will be sadly missed.

Martha Moore

November 22, 2007

Kathy,
I am so sorry about Tony,s death. I was hoping he could make it for the holidays. I know he tried, as my husband did last year. Take careand if I can help let me know.
I love you.
The pink lady with the blue vest.
Love, Martha Moore

Jeff Smithers

November 21, 2007

Kathy,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you.

FRANKIE OGLE

November 21, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Matthew Lynch

November 21, 2007

Store #217 Our lost and heavens gain

Gerri Lynch

November 21, 2007

With deepest sympathy from store #215

Carolyn & Bobby Jarnagin

November 21, 2007

God wrap you in comfort to sit at his side. God holds your place next to him to rejoice in your moment of peace. Let your voice be heard in heaven and keep that watchful eye on that family of yours in your new home with God. The prayers that we spoke at your side along with your wife were from the heart and may they bring your family the comfort needed in this time.

Carol Burton

November 21, 2007

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time.

Kim Gribble

November 20, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Tony. I have fond memories of working with Tony while at Pilot. Throughout this difficult time may you know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for the family.

Georgia Irwin

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Tony will be greatly missed at store 104 and in the whole pilot corperation.

Mike Kron

November 20, 2007

Kathy,Samantha and Christy we are all sadden to hear of Tony's passing.He was a good friend and will never forget him bringing me home in the blizzard.From everyone in our family to yours we are so sorry.

Trey Dykes

November 20, 2007

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May God bless and keep you during this time of grief.

DAVID SHOEMAKER

November 20, 2007

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Molly Shelton

November 20, 2007

May God comfort you all and give you peace during this difficult time. Your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. Tony was so very proud of his family. He was a very good person, who will be missed a lot.

Sincerely,
Molly Shelton

Lisa Day

November 20, 2007

May God comfort the Kooch family during the difficult days ahead. May peace be with you.
A former co-worker.

Teresa Davis

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Teresa Goble

November 20, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Tony
will be missed but not forgotten.
He was a great guy and boss. My
deepest sympathy goes out to the
family. May God Bless You All!

Donald Davis

November 20, 2007

My deepest sympathies to each one of you.

Raynor Dave

November 20, 2007

Kathy
So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Just remember that you all will see him again one day. May the Lord be with your family at this time.

Khai Lai

November 20, 2007

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Tony is now with the Great Shepherd.

Judy Edwards

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Saying good-bye is never easy, even when our loved one is very ill. Cherish your precious memories. May the God of comfort and peace sustain each of you today and in the days ahead.

Gordon Roberts

November 20, 2007

My boss for a short time - - my friend - - and my school mate
Tony will be missed. The Kooch family are in our prayers.

Marshall Smith

November 20, 2007

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Tony Kooch..

Marshall Smith
Knoxville News Sentinel

SHARON JOHNSON

November 20, 2007

GOD BLESS THE TONY KOOCH FAMILY
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Darlene (McCormick) Shepperd

November 20, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of sorrow. Tony was a great man to work for. May God bless and keep you all.. Many thanks.. (former co-worker at Pilot #277)

Mrs. Toni Jones (4-Way Day Care)

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Alison Loope

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. The Lord is near...

Teresa Ashe

November 20, 2007

May God comfort each of you as only He can do at a time like this but know that I will always be here for you all. I love you guys and my heart breaks you. May God bless You.

DAVID CARPENTER CARPENTER

November 20, 2007

PILOT FOOD MKT 106 5216 MIDDLE BROOK PIKE

Sandy Giddis

November 20, 2007

Tony is no longer in pain. He is now your Angel to watch over all those he loves and to keep them safe.
God Bless The Kooch Family Always.

Angela Hipsher (co-worker and friend)

November 20, 2007

I pray that God will bless you with strength to help you through this trying time. Tony was a great man that touched many lives and his memory will live forever.

Pete Piatt

November 20, 2007

Our prayers are with the family and friends in this time of loss.

Joe Qualls (Retired) Mayfield's

November 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat Pike

November 20, 2007

Kathy, Samantha and Christy, We know how difficult this time is for you all. We just have a feeling that Joel is in heaven to meet Tony and that they are with us always.
Pat and Erin Pike

Cary Collette GM #221

November 20, 2007

You are in our Thoughts and Prayers

Stacy Lawson

November 20, 2007

We are sorry to hear of your loss and we offer our deepest sympathy.
Benny, Stacy, Whitney & Blake Lawson

Pilot # 241 Crew and Staff

November 20, 2007

A great boss and a true friend will be missed dearly and We would like to send The entire Kooch Family our deepest condolences and you are in our Prayers. God lift you and comfort you in the days to come.

Bobby Fischer

November 20, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family.
I knew Tony for several years though the business as a competitor.
He was always a man of integrity.
He will be missed but not forgotten.
May God be with your family.

Grady Dagnan

November 20, 2007

Our deepest condolences to your family. Tony will be missed.

tammy graham

November 20, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

faye smith

November 20, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany Ayers

November 20, 2007

May God bless you all and help you through this terrible time. My prayers are with your family.

Edna Stephens

November 20, 2007

Tony will be sadly missed at Pilot. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Customer Service @ Pilot.

Josh Bacon

November 20, 2007

My Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family. Tony was a Great Man.

Laura Cheatham

November 20, 2007

So sad for your loss.
Laura Cheatham, Pilot

Ricky and Jan Loope

November 20, 2007

Kathy:

I am so sorry to hear about Tony. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Chrystal Thomas

November 19, 2007

Kathy, Christy, & Samantha, We offer you our prayers during this time. Their was nothing more important to Tony than you guys, just remember that he is always watching over you guys and protecting you. May God Watch over you in this time of need. We Love You Guys! Johnny, Chrystal, Danielle, John & Ashley Thomas

debbie webster

November 19, 2007

Sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed being a friend to Tony as we grew up.

The Staff of Stevens Mortuary

November 20, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Sharon Cronas

November 19, 2007

Praying for the sweet peace of the Lord to surround you at this time.
Your Cedar Crest neighbors,
Carlos, Sharon and Megan Cronas

Pam Barger

November 19, 2007

May god be with your fmaily in this time of need.. Store 221
Campbell Station

Diana and Kasey Coleman

November 19, 2007

Kasey and I have such great memories of Tony and the family during the young softball years. Tony was a great Coach, friend and father. He will be truly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.

Donovan Dawson

November 19, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jan Loveday

November 19, 2007

Jeanne, my prayers are with you and your family. May you feel God's strength, peace, and comfort as He provides them through those who minister to you at this time.

Jason and Melinda Walters

November 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Beverly Grisetti

November 19, 2007

Kathy my prayers are with you and the girls. May GOD bring you comfort in the days to come. Tony will be missed by everyone whose life he touched.

Barbara Miller

November 19, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Coach Stallard King College Softball

November 19, 2007

The team and I are praying for your family, that God will give you strength and peace.

PATTI CRANFIELD

November 19, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

BRENDA BARNES

November 19, 2007

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I PRAY GOD CARRIES EACH OF YOU DURING THIS TIME .

Tonya Perry

November 19, 2007

Kathy,Thinking about you and the girls in your time of need.

M. Williams

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sorrowful time. May the Lord offer you grace and comfort in the days ahead.

2nd Corinthians 5:6-8

Don Parkins

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mayfield Dairy Farms

November 19, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dusty Irwin

November 19, 2007

Absent from the body, present with the Lord,
I'll see you in a little while!
Your old hunting buddy.

Roger Phillips

November 19, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

HOWARD BROGDON

November 19, 2007

I am deeply saddened by Tony's passing.He was a good guy and a great boss.He will be missed.My deepest symathy to his family.May GOD bless and comfort you during this most difficult time.

DOROTHY (#269) HENDERSON

November 19, 2007

I DID NOT KNOW TONY VERY LONG BUT THOUGHT HE WAS A GREAT GUY.MY SYMPATHY GOES TO HIS FAMILY.THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

SHAE AND JACEY 119

November 19, 2007

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.TONY WILL BE MISSED!!!!!

John and Jennifer Wallace

November 19, 2007

You will be greatly missed,and our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Estelle Bluhm

November 19, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marie Owens

November 19, 2007

Tony was one of my Aunt Nina's special little men at 3 years of age. She will be delighted to meet him now in heaven.
Marie

melissa jenkins

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jerry Beets (Pilot)

November 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Tony was a good man and will be missed.

Paul and Marian Jones

November 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.

Kristi Sayne

November 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A fellow Pilot co-worker....

David tiller

November 19, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the members of Kooch family. I have known Tony since his days with White Stores. He always treated me well and I thought he was a fine person. I will miss his smile and warm hello.

Janet Ingle

November 19, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Griffin, and family

November 19, 2007

We will keep Tony's family in our thoughts, as he truly loved his family.

Teresa Helton

November 19, 2007

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie Condra

November 19, 2007

We were so sad to hear about Tony. Tony was a great man and will be missed. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to his family at this most difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim & Angie Condra

Lee Young

November 19, 2007

I knew Tony for many, many years, and his passing has touched me deeply. So many of us share your sorrow and wish you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Please know you're in our dearest thoughts & prayers. [former co-worker]

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