Roland Andrew Koch, Sr, 64, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 1st, at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 6, 1950, a son of the late Anthony and Vivian (Harris) Koch. Worked as a Taxi Cab Driver at Yellow Cab for 23 years, attended Canton Baptist Temple, and also enjoyed going to Mountaineer. Preceded in death by his wife Anna M. Koch, 2 sons Donny and Johnny, and brother Willis Koch. Survived by 5 sons Roland A. (April Newell) Koch Jr., Jeffrey A. (Kimberlie Neighbors) Koch Sr., Brian (Amanda Eby) Mayle, Patrick Simmons, David (Trish) Geren; 2 sisters Mary Koch and Sandra  (Cecil) Newell; 4 brothers Bob  Koch, Tony Koch, Elmer Koch and Tommy Koch; 15 grandchildren Devynn, Roland III, Jeffrey Jr., Clarence, Cecil, Kelsey Ann, Julian, Anna-Lynn, Cody, Kyle, Hannah, Cheyene, Lakota, Ephrain and Giovanni; and Marie Dekowski who was like a daughter. Funeral Service at Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home, Canton, OH, at 7 PM on Friday, May 8th,  with Edith McCartney officiating.  Friends may call Friday 5-7 PM prior to funeral service in the Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home.  Add your condolences at www.waltner-simchak.com

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