STEVE KOCZKA

December 4, 2016

Steve Koczka, 80, of War went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. Born November 27, 1936 in Holden, WV, he was the son of the late Alex Koczka and Annie Varro Koczka. He was a 1956 graduate of Big Creek High School in War. He retired as a SSgt from the United State Air Force after twenty years of service, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a follower of Christ, and was always willing to help those in need. He had an exceptional love of animals and nursed many back to health. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Grose; and two brothers, Jimmy and Alexander Koczka. Those left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Andy Koczka of War and Louis Koczka of Lebanon, VA; one sister, Susie Koczka of War; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 7, at 1 p.m. in the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144, Iaeger Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch and War is serving the family.