Kim O'Connor

Please join Kim's friends for celebration of Kim's life at the White Elephant Saloon Tuesday, December 27, 2011 after 6 PM.

The following is from the Fort Worth Cats Web Site.

Kim O'Connor Passes Away
Kim O'Connor, who wrote and recorded the "Fort Worth Cats" theme song, passed away Saturday due to complications from diabetes.

His mother, brothers and sister-in-law were in town and able to tell him goodbye.

Cats' owner Carl Bell stated, "Kim O'Connor was a special friend, a special singer and a special Cats fan. He graced the Cats' games at LaGrave Field with his presence and his wonderful renditions of our National Anthem and God Bless America many times each season over the past ten years."

"In all the years that it has been my pleasure and honor to know Kim, I never heard him voice a negative word about any person or anything... his positive outlook, and devoted love for the Fort Worth Cats was an inspiration to me, especially in some of the tough times. All I can say is that the Cats and I could always count on Kim... and at the end of the day, which it is unfortunately for our friend Kim, always being counted on is one of the greatest traits any person can have."

"Good-bye, Kim... you will forever be a part of the family and the history of the Fort Worth Cats."

A memorial service/celebration of Kim's life will take place on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Works Church, 5008 James Ave., Fort Worth, 76115.

Rather than flowers, the family suggests that if you wish to pay tribute to Kim, you may make a donation in his memory to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or Parker Paws, an organization that helps provide a better life and find homes for animals at the Parker County Animal Shelter. Parker Paws address is P.O. Box 781, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Introducing....

Kim O'Connor - Ft. Worth, Texas-known as "The Modern Singing Cowboy" for his contemporary approach to the music of Texas and The Old West.

O'Connor has been performing professionally for over thirty years, and, either as a solo performer or with his group, Kim O'Connor and The Lucky Rangers, has performed in England, Germany, Spain, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Hawaii, as well as twenty other states in the U. S.

Kim O'Connor has recorded ten CD's (and cassettes) of original compositions, traditional western standards, railroad classics, Gospel, and Christmas favorites.

Live performances include many corporate engagements for:

Lockheed Martin, Alcon, Sprint, Motel 6, KFC, MCI, Hunt Bros., Southwestern Petroleum, Nokia, Mobil, Exxon, A.T. & T., Motorola, Hershey, MicroSoft, SMU School of Business, Parker-Hanafin, Ray-O-Vac, Tandy Corp., D/FW Airport, Upjohn, Ft. Worth Zoo, Optel, Nortel, EDS, Intel, USAF Sgt.'s Assn., Texas-Dept. of Commerce/Tourism Division, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, ...and many more.

Kim performed at the famous White Elephant Saloon in the Ft. Worth Stockyards, beginning in 1979, and retiring from there in December of 2003.

He composed and performs the theme song for the television program Outdoor Trails. O'Connor has performed many national anthems including Texas Rangers Baseball, Ft. Worth Fire and Ft. Worth Brahmas Hockey, and Dallas Burn Soccer.

O'Connor also composed and recorded a new theme song for The Fort Worth Cats professional baseball team.

Concert appearances have included sharing the bill with such artists as: Riders In The Sky, George Strait, Asleep At The Wheel, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn, Guy Clark, Kelly Willis, Iris DeMent, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Steve Fromholz, Earl Thomas Conley, Dolly Parton, Red Steagall, and the Light Crust Doughboys.

Several of these performances over the years were at the legendary Caravan of Dreams in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

Legendary country singer, Johnny Paycheck recorded 13 songs composed by Kim O'Connor and co-writers Mike and Holly Darwin. One of these songs ("I Love Rowdy People") was featured in the motion picture "Day of The Survivalist", as sung by Paycheck.

O'Connor has also produced records for such diverse artists as Mickey Dawes (Cowboy Poet), Cathy Hedge (Christian Songwriter), and Jim Essian III (Pro Baseball Player).

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