Charles A. 'Chuck' Koch

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Koch, 65, of Folly Beach, SC, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. Born on December 20, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a son of the late John and Muriel Koch. Chuck was an AutoCAD Operator by trade and a passionate musician for many years. He will be remembered for his huge laugh, fierce loyalties and many friendships. We as his family can describe him best as a pirate — “Captain Bligh” —he loved that. But he was also a giver, a bluesman, and aIl would say he was a Folly Beacher from the moment he stepped on this island. He loved every grain of sand, every pull of the tide. He was happiest on the Folly River sailing the Bailey J. He was most disturbed at the destruction of the island and the aquatic life surrounding it. The Folly Beach Family was very special to him and he never took his home in “paradise” for granted —most especially because he never had to shovel snow again. But what he loved most was his family and his music. He loved playing and hearing it. He loved musicians, well… most of them. He loved his band of 15 years and the pals he played with at Clemson. But he loved his music and of course he adored his baby girl. His pride of her was boundless. Chuck will be greatly missed by his wife, Brenda and his daughter Bailey. He is also survived by 2 brothers; John Koch of Auburn, NY and Bob Koch of Summerville, SC, 1 sister; Kathy Fisher of New Paltz, NY and a number of nieces and nephews. Glen Hansard performing the Irish song “Parting Glass” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZcJHAcAZ4 Oh all the money that e'er I spent I spent it in good company And all the harm that e'er I've done Alas, it was to none but me And all the harm that e'er I've done Alas, it was to none but me And all I've done for want of wit To memory now I can't recall So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be with you all Oh all the comrades that e'er I've had Are sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I've had Would wish me one more day to stay But since it falls unto my lot That I should rise and you should not I'll gently rise and I'll softly call Good night and joy be with you all And if I had money, enough to spare And leisure time to sit awhile There is a girl in this fair land Who surely has my heart beguiled With her long dark hair and ruby lips She surely has my heart enthralled So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be with you all So fill to me the parting glass Good night and joy be with you all A visitation with family will be Tuesday night from 5PM to 7PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home at 347 Folly Rd. A small service for family and close friends will be on Wednesday August 10 at 2PM at Folly United Methodist Church. Additionally, Sunday August 14th from 2PM to 6PM at Bowen’s Island will be a Celebration of Life for Chuck. Everyone who knew and loved him should bring stories, pictures, music, and coolers full of your favorites to celebrate his life and his memory. And to rock out. Memorial donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate Online condolences may be viewed or submitted at mcalister-smith.com