Edward O. Koch

Edward O. Koch obituary, Centreville, MS

Edward O. Koch

Edward Koch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Liberty on Mar. 3, 2026.
Edward O. Koch, 77, of Centreville, Mississippi, passed away Friday February 27, 2026.

He was born October 22, 1948 to Thomas John Koch and Virginia White Koch. He graduated high school and attended Hinds Junior College. He came home and went to work in St Francisville, LA. at Timbec.

After retiring from Tembec, you could always find him either woodworking in his shop creating spoons and bowls or at his camp sitting on the creek bank.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Chaillie Daniel and the entire staff at Field Health System, Kathleen Huff, PA and Dr. Kumar for their kindness and wonderful care over the years.

Mr. Koch is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joann Koch; 2 daughters Leslie Bacon and husband Ron, and Leanne Hughes and husband Wren; sister Leisa Shuckrow and husband Byron; grandchildren Alix Bacon, Thomas Bacon, and Marlee Hughes; nephews Russ Shuckrow and wife Martina and Chance Shuckrow and wife Taylor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas John Koch and Virginia White Koch.

Memorial Services will be at a later date.

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