Philip Guy Couch, 77, of Batesville, went to a house not built by hands, eternal in the Heavens on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
He was born January 26, 1948, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Guy H. Couch and Pearl Marie (Bolen) Couch.
Philip worked for over forty years as an auto mechanic at Robert Ford’s Garage and Scott Wood Chrysler. As a member of Harrison Street Church of Christ, he was a loving, quiet, and humble man of faith. Philip loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He collected Coca-Cola paraphernalia, loved gardening, and watching the Razorbacks, especially football.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, whom he married January 17, 1970, Pat (Burge) Couch of the home; one son, Kevin Couch (Stacey) of Charlotte; one daughter, Stacey Shields (Kelly) of Pensacola, Florida; one brother, Jim Couch (Donna) of Sherwood; four grandchildren, Tim Selvidge (Erin), Thomas Shields, Joseph Shields, Guy Couch; one great-grandchild, Emory Selvidge, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Couch; two sisters, Martha Shay and Sue Craft; and one great-grandson, Adam Selvidge.
Pallbearers are Perry Crawford, Benson Hardaway, Bobby Smithee, Phillip Lloyd, Collie Shaw, and Jack Coggins. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and Dickie Minton.
Funeral services are Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Harrison Street Church of Christ with Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour before the service time.
Memorials may be made to Children’s Homes Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.
