James "Mickey" Koller Sr.

Born on June 25, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, Mickey was the son of James Milo and Ruth Pauline Koller. He grew up in Combine with his siblings and attended Jesuit High School in Dallas, where he was recognized for perfect attendance and excelled on the football field. He was even offered a college football scholarship in Miami, Florida. Though he chose to forgo the scholarship, he graduated in 1957 and began what would become a lifelong career in the construction industry.

That same year, he married his first wife, Sammie Johnson Koller, and together they welcomed six beautiful children over the next twelve years, until her passing in 1969. Life later led Mickey to love again when he met Glenda Beth Prince. The two married on November 25, 1971, and adding her daughter and then being blessed with another son, completing their bustling family.

A natural entrepreneur with a tireless work ethic, Mickey built a successful career in construction. He first operated a rentals company off Highway 175 and later founded K&S Utility Contractors in Seagoville, which he owned and operated for more than 40 years.

Outside of work, Mickey lived life fully and joyfully. He played fast-pitch softball, enjoyed fishing, and was an avid hunter who even traveled out of state for big-game hunts. He was also a proud hobby cattleman, raising cattle and growing hay simply for the love of tending his herd. A lifelong Catholic, Mickey most recently attended St. Augustine Parish in Dallas and St. Martin of Tours in Talty.

Mickey was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and shepherd, Jesus Christ, along with his parents, James Milo and Ruth Pauline Koller; his first wife, Sammie Koller; his siblings, Barbara Tucker and William Koller; his granddaughter, Robin Koller Peterson; and his sons-in-law, Gary Rogers and Billy Toyler.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of nearly 54 years, Glenda Beth Koller; his children, Cheryl Rogers and husband Thomas McCullough, Deborah Toyler, Michael Koller, Robert Koller, Don Koller and wife Darla, Samantha Humphrey and husband Mike, and James “Jay” Koller Jr. and wife Summer. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren; his siblings Patricia Kimberling, Thomas Koller and wife Maxine, and David Koller and wife Robbie; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Mickey will be forever remembered as a hardworking man, a devoted husband and father, and a gentle giant whose legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply.