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Dong Chu “Tony” Kim

Date of Death: February 14, 2020

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 3/7, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 3/7, 4:30 pm

Dong Chu “Tony” Kim, 56, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born in 1963 in South Korea, son of Chong Wol Kim and the late Du Yong Kim. He graduated high school in Guston, Kentucky. Tony was owner/operator of Tony’s Shoe Repair since 2004, but had been in this trade since 1982. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, hunting, target shooting, karaoke, and loved gatherings with family and friends.

He married Chrisana Austin on November 2, 1986 in Dekalb, Georgia.

Surviving with his wife are daughters, Ashley and Rachael Kim; sons, Daniel Kim, Bryan Kim (Brittany), and Christian Kim; grandchildren, Isaac, Eli, Adrian, Tyler, Alex, and Violet; sisters, Dong Hui, Sunny, Ruth Ann, and Mary Ann; brothers, Dong Ho, Dong Chae, Dong Hun, and Matthew.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturday, March 7th, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be at 4:30 pm following the gathering at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Timothy Ryu officiating.

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Saturday 3/7, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Saturday 3/7, 4:30 pm

Dong Chu “Tony” Kim, 56, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in 1963 in South Korea, son of Chong Wol Kim and the late Du Yong Kim. He graduated high school in Guston, Kentucky. Tony was owner/operator of Tony’s ShoeContinue Reading

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John Clawson left a message on March 4, 2020:
My prayers and thoughts to all the Kim family. I have missed and will miss Tony. He always treated me better than a good customer when I came to the shop. Tony treated me as a friend. Our community is lessened by our loss. John Clawson
Mike & Sun Purtlebaugh left a message on March 2, 2020:
Our love goes out to Chrisana and the children. Tony we will always love and miss you. You are certainly in God's loving arms now.
Rhonda Sargent left a message on March 2, 2020:
I'm so deeply sorry for your family's loss. He was a good man and very talented. He repaired and customized many items for me. He always had a smile on his face and I know that his family meant everything to him. May God give you comfort and peace.
Robert G. left a message on February 25, 2020:
A bright smile lost to our community. His hard work was a dedication to his family and community. Tony will be missed by many and our deepest sympathies go out to his beloved family.
Gary F. left a message on February 25, 2020:
I am so saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was my GoTo fix it guy for everything leather! He always accepted the task with a smile. RIP my friend!
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Sandra Renner left a message on February 25, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the entire family. What a loss for you and our community. Tony was a wonderful asset to Winchester. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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