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Ricky Couch Obituary
Ricky Charles "Rick" Couch, Sr., 54, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He was born on Sept. 7, 1959 to the late Kenneth Couch, Sr. and Polly Howard Couch. In 1981, Rick married Lynne Price in Lafayette and they later divorced. He served in the United States Army. Rick worked as a mason for Local 4 in Indiana and Kentucky and had previously worked for Livengood & Muller and Dave Sechman. He was a former member of Christ Memorial Temple. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, the outdoors, camping, and loved to be around his family.
Surviving are his children, Kasey Price (fiancé Bill), Rick Couch, II (fiancée Jessica), Tanya Perkins (husband Vic) Felicia Couch (fiancé Alvis), Derrick Yoakum (wife Melissa), Rhonda Snapp (husband Jay), and Jeffrey Couch; siblings, Kenneth Couch Jr. (wife Angel), Sherrie Medlin (husband Robert), Myrtle Andrews (husband Dennis), Karen Moore, and Debbie Sneed; grandchildren, Keeley Shae, Kierra, Andrew, Tori, Lana, Ali, Dustin, Remington, Jacob, Jadyn, Jordan, Ryleigh, Gwen, Nolan, and Kylan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Howard, and a grandson, Gaiven Couch.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 26th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Chapel. Services will be on Wednesday, August 27th, at 10 a.m. at Fisher Funeral Chapel. Memorial Donations may be made to the Ricky Charles Couch, Sr. Memorial Fund at Lafayette Bank & Trust. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may light a Candle of Hope in remembrance of Rick and sign his online guestbook by visiting www.fisherfuneralchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Couch
Christy Borges
September 10, 2014
I didnt know u but i had talked to u onece or twice on the.phone. about david im sorry to hear how u passed ur. In heaven now looking down apone us. God bless you R.I.P
August 31, 2014
He will be missed greatly.
Joshua Hensley
Proud American
August 30, 2014
Thanks be to Mr. Couch for his service to our country and helping to protect our freedom. Sincere sympathy to his family and friends. May your most cherished memories comfort you in the days to come and keep him within your hearts always. Love never leaves.
RIP,Rick
brett whiteaker
August 27, 2014
sorry for your lose new him for many years
Lisa Newton
August 26, 2014
He was a great friend &neighbor
Delores Linback
August 25, 2014
Im so sorry this has happen to Rick, Him and Dog came by the house aboue everyday never failed to talk and my granddaugter loved to mass with dog, R HEARTS GO OUT TO U,
Michelle Garrett
August 25, 2014
Lynne and the rest of the Couch family. I've known rick for about 25 years. I'm best friends with Lynne's sister Nicole Lee. I always rember that his was a gentle soul and will always remain that way. No more pain and suffering where you are going. You will be missed by all but never forgotten! My deepest sympathy, Michelle Dailey-Garrett & Family
Penny Patterson
August 25, 2014
So sad for your family, I remember him coming to our house and staying over night and we would watch Sammy Terry.
Rick has always had a great personality he was extremely kind and never knew a stranger.
rick graham
August 24, 2014
heaven gained an angel today spread your wings and fly little cuz.
Amanda Gentry
August 24, 2014
I love and miss you Cousin Ricky and never will be forgotten
Dawn and Jeff Anderson
August 24, 2014
R.I.P. Rick! You may be gone but we will never forget you. Your life and memory will live on in your children, grandchildren, and their children to come. Until we meet again.
August 24, 2014
Squeek and Robin Bellah
Kathy Mayhew
August 23, 2014
God Bless This Family In Sorrow, R.I.P. You Are Now With Our Lord And Will Always Be Protected and Never in Any Harm again...
Sherry Gunckle
August 23, 2014
May GOD provide this family with the strength, they need to get through this tough time !!! May your pain n sorrow be replaced with beautiful n loving memories of this father, grandfather, son, brother,uncle n man n the impact he had on your lives !! May you R.I.P. Rick !!
Sherry Gunckle
August 23, 2014
Prayers n My Deepest sympathy for your family n loved ones, you left behind !! May your family be filled with the loving memories of you n the impact you had on their lives !! May you R.I.P. old friend !!
Phillip & Christina FitzSimons-Guernsey
August 23, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Glenda Bunch
August 23, 2014
Sorry for your lost kasey thinking of you
Janice Hall
August 23, 2014
My condolences to the Couch family. Felicia, I love you with all of my heart, Doll!!
August 23, 2014
sorry to here about ur lost u are in my prayers if u need anything just let me know to lynne &kids DebEllison & misty & Dakota
David Sechman
August 23, 2014
Be with God my brother you will be missed but never forgotten.
Roberta Gray
August 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. May God be with the family he left behind.
Candle light in your honor you where loved by all
Keri Beavers
August 23, 2014
You will be missed more than words can say. I love you and when it is my time I will see you again in Heaven. I love you and miss you to the moon and back Uncle Rick.
angela ford/britt
August 23, 2014
It saddens me to here about this he was a very good person who would give his last dime to anyone who needed it. my deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Felicia, Jacob, & Remi
August 23, 2014
I love you dad!! Fly high with the spirit in the sky!!
Felicia, Jacob, & Remi
August 23, 2014
I love you so much daddy!! You will forever be in mine and the boys hearts!! You made quite the impact on my life!! You're an amazing man and a wonderful paw paw. It still hasn't fully hit me that you're gone. Rest easy dad!! Fly high with the spirits in the sky!!
Crystal Sizemore
August 23, 2014
rick u were always an awesome person when i was growing up...u treated all the neighborhood kids like ur own if somebody needed something u were there to help....R.I.P RICK U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED....FLY HIGH
brianna hummer
August 23, 2014
I'm so sorry for lose...nothing anyone can say to take the hurt away but if you guys need anything just get ahold of me I'll help any way I can ....RIP RICK
Terri and girls Brandy, Nicki and Danielle Maxwell-Cooper
August 23, 2014
So sorry for that huge family he has always had. RIP Rick
John Metcalf
August 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss. RIP!!!
Barb and Garry Daniels
August 22, 2014
May he RIP!
Barb and Garry Daniels
August 22, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Terrie Swinford-Carter
August 22, 2014
I knew Ricky as a young teenager. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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