David Paul Couch

David Paul Couch, 86 of Charlestown, IN passed away on Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, at his home with family by his side.

David was born on July 13, 1938, in Charlestown to Robert and Viola Lewman Couch.  He was a 1956 graduate of Charlestown High School, served in the United States Airforce Reserves, and was a lifetime farmer.  David married LaVon McCoy on October 8, 1966, and celebrated 58 years together.

He was a member of Stony Point Christian Church where he had served as Chairman of the Board and Elder Emeritus, trustee of Silver Creek Cemetery Association, Past President of the Farm Bureau, and former Secretary of the Indiana Soy Bean Board.  He served as President and was a square dance caller for the Indiana Rural Youth and was most recently recognized as the 2023 Heritage Farmer of the Year.  He enjoyed playing league softball, basketball, bowling, fishing, playing Bridge, and vacationing in Colorado and Minnesota.

David was also a loyal Purdue fan.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, hosting annual hayrides, and always attending his granddaughter’s school and sporting events.

Left to share his memory are his beloved wife, LaVon McCoy Couch, children Rodney Couch (Shannan) of Charlestown and Rhonda Clapp (Michael) of Memphis, IN; brother, James Couch (Pamela) of Jeffersonville, IN; sister, Jeannie Bowen (John) of Charlestown; grandchildren, Katie Mills (Bryson), Natalie Clapp, step-grandchildren, Andrew Thomas, Brandon Thomas, Maddisen Smith, Kayleigh Smith & lan Smith; great-grandchildren, Memphis Mills, and Gentry Mae Mills.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Marie Payton Couch, and great-grandson Decker Evan Mills.

Life Celebration Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Grayson Funeral Home in Charlestown with burial in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday and after 9:00 am on Friday.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Stoney Point Christian Church, Charlestown or Hosparus of Southern Indiana.