Thomas Junior Kooch, age 95, of Jefferson City, passed away June 9, 2023, after a brief illness.

Thomas was born on March 14, 1928 in Mascot, Tennessee. He is a long-time member of New Market Baptist Church.

Thomas served in the U.S. Army, as a supply truck driver in South Korea during the Korean War.

He was also long-time employee of Magnavox in Jefferson City, with 27 years of perfect attendance.

Thomas was an avid aircraft enthusiast and follower of the NASA Space Program throughout his lifetime. He loved working in his yard, family vacations to the beach, and riding rollercoasters at amusement parks.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Mills Kooch; and son-in-law, Wayne Parker.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Kooch Parker; brother, Kenneth Kooch of Montana; sisters-in-law, Wanda Wilmoth and Joyce Mills; brothers-in-law, Ed (Jeanine) Mills, Bobby (Lois) Mills, and Johnny (Brenda) Mills; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to VFW Post 5266, 2503 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morristown, TN 37814.

Graveside service 2:00 pm Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Garden with Dr. J.W. Taylor officiating and military honors provided by V.F.W. Post 5266.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm prior to the service at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market. Fielden Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kooch Family.

Arrangements by Fielden Funeral Home.