Thomas L. “Tom” Kouns, 74, of Galion passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Woodside Village Care Center in Mt. Gilead.
Born July 11, 1948 in Ashland, Kentucky he was the son of Everett and Mary (Tackett) Kouns. Tom is survived by his wife of 18 years, Caren A. (Rhodes) Kouns whom he married on May 5, 2005.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the Black Horse Regiment. Tom first worked for the Gledhill Road Machinery then with Schwan Foods and lastly where he retired as a film processor with Lifetouch Church Directories in Galion. He enjoyed woodworking, making beautiful bird houses and fishing, especially salmon fishing in Michigan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Tommy (Janessa) Kouns of Galion; step-son, John “JR” Hoffman, Jr. of Galion; three grandchildren, Kira, Brayden and Braxton and two nieces, Mary (Rob) Bentley and Jamie (Rick) Fosnaugh.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Veronica and Jim Jackson.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will be held Thursday at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Shawn Easterling officiating. Burial will in in Iberia Cemetery.
Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Thomas Kouns, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.