ROCKY MOUNT - David "Dave" V. Couch, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Russell County, VA on November 8, 1938, he was the son of the late David V. Couch, Sr. and Hazel Bradley Couch.
Dave grew up in the mountains where walking down a train track was the only way to get to his home. He spent his childhood playing with his eclectic group of pets including a groundhog and a squirrel. Dave was a devoted husband to Gracie, raising their three children in Rocky Mount. He was an avid fisherman, talented woodworker, and expert gardener. Dave's family will forever treasure the beautiful furniture he made and the memories of the times when they got to work alongside him. You could always call on him to fix anything. Dave enjoyed helping his family and neighbors with home repairs as well as tinkering at Paws Inn. When he wasn't fishing, his favorite pastime was to sit in the shade of his carport with his beloved dog, Milley, and smoke his hand-rolled cigarettes. Dave's final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, telling larger-than-life fishing stories and picking tomatoes from his bountiful garden.
Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gracie W. Couch; his children, Timothy T. Couch of Myrtle Beach, SC, Janet Couch Moore and her husband, John, of Belhaven, John Paul "J.P." Couch and his wife, Leigh Ann, of King; special daughter-in-law, Bonnie Bengel; and his sister, Diane Couch Stoner and her husband, Ray, of St. Petersburg, FL. He was a loving granddaddy to Ryan and Justin Couch, Jonathan and Daniel Moore, Morgan Lambert, and Molly Marion. He was also a great-granddaddy to Mason, Max, Luke, Emma, Haley, Jack, Tucker, and Natalie. While Dave will be missed dearly, we are comforted in knowing he is with the Lord and his old fishing buddies.
A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Tyler Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be following the service until 12:30 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dave's memory to Paws Inn, 121 N. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 8/26, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Visitation with the family will be following the service until 12:30 PM in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 8/26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Tyler Williams officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Gracie, I am truly sorry about this profound loss. I pray for you and your family a peace that passes all understanding. God bless you and yours!
Diane, Thinking of you at this time of loss
Tim, So sorry for your and your family’s loss. Sending out thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort. 3
In memory of David Dave V. Couch, Jr., Horace Green Jr lit a candle
Dave was very important to me. I will miss him everyday He taught me so much and was the best neighbor ever. But most importantly, he was my friend.
Dear Gracie and Family Praying God will comfort and care for you while you celebrate the legacy that lives on….. With our Deepest Sympathy.. The Tenny-Clyburn Family