Joseph Ervin "Joe" Couch

Joseph E. Couch, 86, of Lexington, passed away on December 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Joe was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He and his wife Elisabeth were married for 60 years, and they had two sons, Joseph Andrew and Matthew Michael.

Joe spent his professional career in service to others through a 32-year career with Nationwide Insurance in Lexington, Ky., Lynchburg, and Columbus, Ohio, ultimately retiring in November 1999 as the company's life insurance expert, teaching at the Nationwide Training Center.

Joe was a devoted family man, an avid tennis player, a music and travel enthusiast, and a tireless volunteer for such organizations as the Ronald McDonald House and Kentucky Educational Television. While living in Lynchburg from 1981 to 1994, Joe performed in the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center choir, served as president of the Central Virginia Family Service Board, and was an active member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, Joe's family has requested donations to be made to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 1733 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40504. or www.bgcarenav.org/donate, to whom the family wishes to extend their most sincere gratitude for the exceptional care provided to Joe during such a difficult time.