Thomas Allen Koch

Tom you will be greatly missed but all that loves you and knew you you are my bonus brother I've known you for so many years I still don't believe that you're gone rest easy until we meet again

Against all odds, as a premature baby, Tommie had many obstacles though out his life. As the years progressed he found himself with three children, no wife, and a life to plan for.

if there was a job out there he would find it. He was a quick study and most of the time he was self taught. He always made the best of any situation with a smile on his face.

His shining glory was his children and family and making them happy, which was always his mission in life. People talk about people who would give you their shirt off their back and he literally has, many times!

When he meet Charlotte his life turned around for the best. He had finally met his sole mate. They were a team with a love for animals. His Duck calls as only one of his memorable trade marks.

He was and will always be my Baby Brother !

Your big brother Fred !

My heart is broken. I´ll miss and love you forever Uncle Tom. I´ve shared soo many memories with you that I´ll cherish forever. You made me laugh, tell funny jokes, eat White Castle, and go on trips together. Fly high Uncle Tom. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and friends.

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our brother, a husband, a father, and a friend. Tom was a wonderful man who would help anyone in need and we will cherish and treasure all the special moments we had with him. I know he is now in heaven with Jesus and the rest of our departed family. I take solace in knowing he will be waiting for us to join him one day.

A memory from Dad.. The first memory dad talks about is when Tommy took him and mother on a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. Tommy scared the daylights out of mom by hauling a four foot shark into the boat Dad laughed saying,"your mother couldn't get far enough away from it." Love Dad

Time was a gift Tommy gave to me. Time..alone time... brother and sister time.. A beautiful day..a canoe trip down the Silver river.. warm sunshine..otters playing alongside as we paddled and lost track of time. Tommy gave that's what he did. He left me with a memory I'll never forget. The alone time with him.
Love Annie

We love you so much Uncle Tom. Rest easy and keep heaven moving and groovin´ until we see you again!

With love C & J

Tommy holds a special place in my heart. When my oldest daughter died unexpectedly shortly after moving to Florida I had only a short time to see her before she was to be cremated. Tommy drove through the middle of the night to pick me up and get me to the funeral home. He made it possible to see my daughter´s beautiful face one last time!! Thank you Tommy. Love never dies

I only met Tom once, but it was enough to realize what a special person he was. He had a special light that went straight to my heart. He loved my friend which endeared him to me, too.