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Voyed Couey Obituary
Rosedale
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2012, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS.
Voyed was born on August 9, 1937 in Rosedale, MS to Fred and Ethelena Couey. After graduating high school, Voyed turned down a football scholarship to the University of Mississippi to join the United States Army and see the world. His travels included two tours in Korea and a tour in Vietnam. While in the military, he received the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He was also on the All Army Bowling League where he helped lead the team to the bowling championship. After retiring from the United States Army, Voyed returned home to Mississippi where he could continue his love of golf, hunting and fishing.
He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS and served as Centennial Council Warden in the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of The WWII National Museum, The National Museum of the United States Army, the NRA and the National American Fisherman.
Voyed is preceded in death by his parents, his four brothers, Marvin, Lawrence, Claude and Vickie. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nina, two children Tonya Couey and Voyed, II and daughter-in-law Carolyn Couey, his three grandchildren: Jamie Couey, Jason Cooper and Reese Cameron Couey. He is also survived by his step-mother, Ginger, his brother Clyde and sister-in-law Debbie Couey, his sister Sue and brother-in-law Perry Morgan, his sister Pam and brother-in-law Jerry Usery, his sister-in-laws, Evelyn Couey, Dee Couey, and Sydney Couey, sister-in-law Joy and brother-in-law Jerry Hussy, brother-in-law Vinny and sister-in-law Pattie Aveni. His family also includes many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.
Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 399 Barrow Street, Pearl, MS 39208 or Post Office Box 5526, Pearl, MS 39288.
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Memories and Condolences
for Voyed Couey
Joy
May 3, 2025
Missing you, say hi to Gerry.
Joy
May 3, 2024
Missing you, please say hi to Gerry, love Joy
Joy Hussey
May 3, 2023
Missing you, please look up Gerry, miss you both
Joy Hussey
May 3, 2021
Voted you are surely missed, say hi to Gerry, you guys watch over us and keep us safe from harm.
Joy Hussey
May 3, 2020
Miss you my dear friend, sure hope you and Gerry are doing some fishing. Love Joy
Gerald &Joy Hussey
May 3, 2019
Voyed both Gerry and I think of you often. Save some of that heavenly fish for when Gerry joints you. Miss our great times, we try to keep Nina close, and take care until we meet again
Rebecca Belt
May 9, 2012
My condolences to the best neighbors a person could ever hope for. The type of neighbor that good fences do not make. Having Voyed next door has always made me feel just a little safer and the world a better place. God bless Voyed and Nina and the entire Couey family. Voyed always had my utmost respect and admiration and will be so, so sorely missed.
Ralph McBride
May 9, 2012
My condolences to the Couey family. I only saw Voyed once since we were kids in Rosedale. That was at the RHS Reunion in 2001. We grew up together and served in the Misissippi National Guard. We both joined the US Army about the same time and lost contact with each other. I will always have fond memories of Voyed and I wish his family the best.
Audrey Usery-Pearson
May 9, 2012
May the peace that passeth all understancing rest upon Aunt Nina, the kids and grandkids. And may the sweetest of memories forever be etched in their hearts and minds.
May 9, 2012
Pam and family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Raymond and Diane Upton
Victor Morgan
May 9, 2012
Voyed will always be in my thoughts. My love goes out to the whole family.
Victor Morgan
BJ Seitz-Morgan
May 9, 2012
Uncle Voyed, I personally didn't get to know you very well, we just met a cpl of times, due to our Long Distant Living situation but......I want to Thank you for always being kind and Welcoming each time. Your Niece-in-law, BJ.
Suzanne Oglesby
May 9, 2012
We love you and will miss you terribly! I will treasure the last memories I have of you coming down to Ginger's and you and I sitting on the porch talking about life and raising kids and talking about your childhood, versus the way children are raised today. I felt a deep connection to you that day, I remember going over to Mom's and telling her "I just had the best visit with "Uncle Voyd"! And just for the record my boys loved you and knew exactly who you were each time you came to visit and for that I am so proud that they got to know their Great Uncle Voyd! You will forever be in our hearts!
Dennis Coleman
May 9, 2012
I'm very sorry for our loss of Mr. Voyed, he is in good hands now.
Gerry and Joy Hussey
May 9, 2012
Voyed we love you, darn it we will miss you. Thanks for the memories, we will cheerish them.
Golly we can't believe that you are not here to go fishing, you better be watching when we catch the big one.
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