In Loving Memory

Jay Koch III

8/18/1938 — 12/22/2022

Labrie-Claybar

A Life Remembered

Obituary

J. D. (Jay) Koch III went to meet his Heavenly Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022. He was at his earthly home with all his family.

Memorial services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Jay retired from DuPont in Orange, Texas after 39 years – before DuPont he delivered flowers for Koch Flower Shop and worked at various service stations. He was not one to be idle he always had a project going.

Preceded by parents, J.D. Koch, Jr. & Barbara Maxine Koch

Survived by wife of 66 years Jo Ann Koch, sons Larry & wife Barbara and Craig, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Thursday, December 29, 2022 · 10:00 AM

Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702

Memorial Service

Thursday, December 29, 2022 · 11:00 AM

Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Sincerely Steve Ranniger December 28, 2022

Sincerely Steve Ranniger purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Jay Koch III.

Ronda Carter December 28, 2022

Worked with Jay at Dupont until he retired. Always such a positive person with such a beautiful smile! May you rest in paradise. Prayers to his family.

Wink Loventhal December 28, 2022

I met Jay in 1979 at DuPont. Best instrument mechanic I’ve ever had the pleasure of working alongside. Jay was even a better teacher/mentor. Always made me laugh. Thank you for all the memories, you will be missed. Prayers to the Koch family

June Norman Dennis December 26, 2022

Long, long time friend. Many wonderful memories, always with Joann & Jay together. Love them both very much.

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LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services