Samuel Jack Couch
June 1, 1913 ~ July 23, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJack was born June 1, 1913, the son of the late well known local merchant George W. Couch and his wife, Annie Fore Couch. He opened his first grocery store on Swannanoa Avenue in 1926 and later moved the business to Haywood Road where he operated a series of successful businesses including a grocery store, a cafe, and one of Asheville’s first retail television and appliance stores.
He retired in 1970 after 44 years in business and spent the next 14 years touring the US in a motorhome.
He is survived by his wife, Lela Phillips Couch, with whom he was celebrating 70 years of marriage this year; one daughter, Jeanene Hawkins of Enka and two sons, Sam J. Couch of Newport Beach, CA and George J. Couch of Tryon. He was proud of each of his 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jackie Anne Kettleson as well as by his brothers, Richard and William and his sisters, Mary, Martha Jane and Margaret.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 pm Thursday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. R.E. Conner officiating.
Friends may call at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue where Mr. Couch will remain until 2:00 pm Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.
My condolences to you George. I hope you remember me from our high school days. I used to come to your house and your dad would allow us, although I think he was laughing at a new thing we were doing, called ‘rock and roll’. He was a kind man.
Take care George.
My parents, Charles (now deceased ’94) and Vera Elkins were friends of Mr. & Mrs. Couch. I saw Mr. & Mrs. Couch about 2 years ago when they visited a friend at the WNC Baptist Retirement Home. I worked there at the front desk and we had the best talk remembering the ‘Old Days’ and I must say that they certainly were proud of their children and grandchildren. They spoke highly of each of you. With fond memories, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
My prayers are with the family during this sad time.
George, I’M SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR DAD.
Sorry to hear about Pop. Wish we could be there. We will try to see you this weekend. Love and Prayers, Jackie.