Gerald W. Couch

Gerald W. Couch obituary, Magnolia, AR

Gerald W. Couch

Gerald Couch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia on Jan. 22, 2026.
Gerald W. Couch, 70, of Magnolia, AR passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home.

Gerald was born on February 23, 1955, in Magnolia, AR to the late George Welcome and Beulah (Hatch) Couch. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard and was the owner of Couch Tree Service.

Gerald lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Barbara Couch. Gerald is survived by his wife, Nina Couch of Chidester; two children, Jeramie Buck Couch and wife Bonnie of Bokchito, OK and Olivia Downey and husband Charles of Magnolia; grandchildren, Camron Moorewood and wife Megan of El Dorado, Carson Wells and husband Hunter of Magnolia, Etta Grace Couch of Bokchito; great granddaughters, Georgia Ann and Bonnie Jean of Magnolia; brother, Mark Couch of Magnolia; and nephew, Doug Couch of Stamps; and a host of extended family and friends.

A visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia, AR.

Cremation services were provided by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia

420 North Jackson P.O. Box 38, Magnolia, AR 71753

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