Soon Chul Choi

Soon Chul Choi, 76, went to be with his Lord on November 14, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1947 in Seoul, South Korea, the youngest of seven siblings. He and his wife Jae immigrated to the United States in 1975. They lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia for 34 years where they raised their two children. They also lived in the Atlanta area for seven years before retiring in College Station, Texas in 2016.

Soon is survived by his wife, Jae; son Saejin and his wife Jaimie of Virginia Beach, Virginia, daughter Catherine and her husband Neal of College Station, Texas; grandchildren Rachel, Mikey, Devon, Holden, and Stella; and sister Soonja Johnson of Simi Valley, California.

Soon was devoted to his family, especially his five grandchildren. He had a life-long passion for music, which he passed on to his son and daughter. He played multiple instruments and loved to sing. Soon spent many years serving at Korean-American churches in Virginia and Georgia as the choir director while his wife served as the pianist. He was also an avid sports fan and movie buff.

A private Celebration of Life service was held on November 15th in College Station, Texas.

Day by day, and with each passing moment,

Strength I find to meet my trials here;

Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,

I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.

He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,

Gives unto each day what He deems best,

Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,

Mingling toil with peace and rest.

-Lina Sandell