October 10, 1946 - September 12, 2023
James "Jimmy" Franklin Koenig passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on October 10, 1946, in Bertie, North Carolina.
Jimmy is survived by three sons, Gary Koenig and wife Sandy, Ashley Koenig, Jimmy Koenig Jr. and wife, Jessica; granddaughters, Emily Burney, Abbey Ashley, Alicia Ty Twisdale, Shelby Koenig and Cameron Koenig; brother, John Michael Koenig; and sister, Pauline Clay and husband, Clyde.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elizabeth Koenig.
Jimmy was a Master Barber/Hairstylist for over 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding joy in fishing, hunting, and camping. His artistic talents showed through in his extraordinary stained-glass creations.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please join us in remembrance of James "Jimmy" Franklin Koenig.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson; (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com
* Footnote:
October 2024 RLW to Sue Boswell Dail: I do not find any record of Jimmy Koenig being in our class. I know you must have a reason for sending me his obituary information, so I wonder if he belongs on the website as a completely new addition. Please let me know your thinking about this.
Sue Boswell Dail to RLW: Here is a list that should help. It was included (names only) when Class of ’64 information was passed on to me prior to our 40th reunion. As I recall it may have been the brainchild of one or some thinking it was a good idea to include those associated with the class for reasons other than graduation. Who knows? At this point, inclusion may be a much better idea than not.
RLW: Jimmy Koenig was included as a "Friend of the Class of
1964."
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