of Paris, AR
February 11, 1954 - April 20, 2023
David Robert Koch, 69, of Paris, Arkansas rejoined his mother and father Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Paris. He was born on February 11, 1954 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to his parents, Robert Charles "Bob" and Marie (Bowles) Koch.
David was a retired heavy equipment operator and truck driver, having worked for Schwartz Stone for over 25 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Paris and loved hunting, fishing, rock work, collecting knives and guns and could always be found tinkering with something.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tiffanny Koch of Paris and Tabetha Koch of Paris; his ex-wife and best friend, Tonya Reed of Tucson, Arizona and five grandchildren, Ember Enriquez, Autumn Enriquez, Michael Enriquez, Nicole Absher and Hallie Mae.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Paris Coal Miner's Museum or the American Cancer Society.
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27 Condolence(s)
Steve Winn
Friday, May 3, 2024
I think of you often Dave, you're never forgotten my good friend.
Shelly Anderson Gattis
Monday, July 17, 2023
Tina Underwood
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Thanks for the crappie, love youâ¤
Lenard Brown
Saturday, April 29, 2023
May you rest in peace
Mary Garren Spessard
Saturday, April 29, 2023
I graduated with David and always thought he had a nice smile. Prayers for his family and friends.
Jo Minden
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Deepest sympathy to family and close friends. I always loved his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Beverly Stinnett
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rest in Peace David. you will be missed by many
David L Rush
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
David was a good man. Known him all his life. Good hearted and always working. His parents were good folks too. Will be missed by many.
Beverly A Bradley
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Sending my deepest condolences to Tonya & Tiffany & Tabetha on the loss of David! So sorry to hear that he passed! Prayers for all of them and may he Rest in peace! He will be missed!
Jenny Robinson
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rest in peace David you will be missed.
Evelyn Hatcher
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to the family.
Jessica Ludwick
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
You were one of a kind David & will be forever missed by many. Rest easy old friend.
Charles Ellingberg
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rest in peace.
Class mates 1972. Paris high.
Martha Phillips
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
David, my friend rest in peace. Prayers for his loved ones. Martha & David Phillips
Miranda Rice
Monday, April 24, 2023
David rest in peace my friend...you will be missed dearly...love always
Sue McGee
Monday, April 24, 2023
Tiff and Tonya, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you guys.
Curtis varnell
Monday, April 24, 2023
Condolences to family and friends. Went to school with David and knew him all my life. He will be missed
Linda Cox
Monday, April 24, 2023
David was a good friend. Knew him for a long time. Prayers for peace for his family. David, you will be missed !
Rani Schwartz Campbell
Monday, April 24, 2023
So sorry to hear of this sad news. I have many working memories of David. You were a good guy and a hard worker. Thoughts & prayers for the family. May you RIP David!!!
Shawn & Rani Campbell
John Paul Wells
Monday, April 24, 2023
One of the best friends I ever had. I will miss David very much. God bless
holly walker
Sunday, April 23, 2023
I love you, David and you will be missed very much.
Neal Wade
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Rest in peace my friend
Our prayers are with your family during this time
Neal and Tammy Wade
Donna Houser
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Deepest sympathy to family and close friends of Your loss. He will be sorely missed in my heart. May God bless you and keep you near.
Justin seals
Saturday, April 22, 2023
David,
Rest in peace good buddy. I love ya and miss you forever!
Always your friend,
Justin
Darlene Friddle Becker
Saturday, April 22, 2023
David will be missed by his family & friends. David & his mother did so much for the miners museum. Prayers for the family
Sandra O’Brien
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Bless you David for being such a good neighbor. May you rest well without all the sickness. To the family, may you have peace in this time of mourning. Let the Lord give you strength.
RhondaWhite
Saturday, April 22, 2023
So sorry, Tiffany.