Couch, Jack of Orlando, FL, passed away on Sunday June 29, 2014. Born in Johnson City, TN, September 17, 1931. Jack graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Miami, FL and East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN in 1954. He also served in the US Army for two years. Jack married Christine King in 1955 and moved to Florida where he was employed by Pan American Airlines. He had a long career in aeronautical engineering, working for Raytheon Corporation, Martin-Marietta, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company, Planning Resource Corporation and later Boeing as a manager at the Kennedy Space Center. His love of airplanes and rockets culminated into a successful design career and management position with NASA's Space Shuttle program, where he retired in 1995. Jack was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, FL for fifty years where he served as a Deacon and Elder, and sang in the Chancel Choir for 48 years. Jack was a member of the Bach Festival Society Choir of Winter Park, FL for fifteen years. Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine King Couch, his daughter Sharon (Keith) Shenuski, grandson Taylor Shenuski and daughter Kimberly (Mark) Jamieson, grandchildren David and Julia Jamieson of Orlando, FL. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Jack D. Couch will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 106 East Church Street, Orlando, FL. Viewing will be held Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Carey-Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 East Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 106 East Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jul. 2, 2014.

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Richard and Marilyn McDougall

June 26, 2024

Ten years already since God called your Dad home. May God continue to bless his memory to your hearts and lives.

July 7, 2014

Deepest sympathy goes to the Couch family.
A wonderful man. We will miss him.

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Wagner

Nan Gammon

July 6, 2014

There is not much to add to Joy's post, as she said it very well. I also remember your dad's warmth and humor, his passion for the Bach Festival and for his Nissan 240Z car that he nurtured past 300.000 mile! I remember visiting and his excitement at showing us on his large screen TV his video of the Swan Lake Ballet - he was excited that he could see it in color at that resolution. And I remember how impressed I was that my uncle worked on the space shuttle for NASA. He was gifted in so many ways. We will all miss his physical presence, but these memories will continue to live for all of us, and even more memories may surface. You may be surprised to hear other people tell stories about your dad that you had never heard before- even your siblings. I continue to hold all of you in my heart as you process this loss. Love, Nan

Rita Van Trump

July 3, 2014

i remember Mr. Couch from the Bach Festival. my memories of him were of a very nice gentleman.

July 3, 2014

Deepest sympathy Kim. What a remarkable man. I wishI'd known him. Skip

July 2, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and your whole
family! Susan Hendrix

Joy Gammon

July 2, 2014

Chris, Sharon, and Kim -- My love and prayers are with you and your families as you grieve your loss and celebrate Uncle Jack's life. I have so many wonderful memories of him. My earliest memories of him are as a young man, before he and Chris met. I used to wonder who would be the lucky woman to win the love of such a wonderful man. Of course I remember the thrill of being the flower girl in the wedding and the crazy ride in the get-away car! And I have so many happy memories of shared vacation times with both our families in Johnson City and in Florida. Uncle Jack was always so warm and loving, so smart, so talented, so genuine in his interest in people, so passionate about his music and his work, so loving and proud of his children and grand-children, so steadfast in his faith. I am so glad I was privileged to know him, and will miss his presence in my life very much. He has certainly left a wonderful legacy. My thoughts are with you.

Richard & Marilyn McDougall

July 2, 2014

Jack was one of the kindest, most thoughtful sensitive people I have known. It was a blessing to be his friend. We cannot be there but we mourn with you, Chris, Kim, and Sharon and your families. When I think of Jack, I will remember his smile, his love for people...and singing in the choir in heaven!

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