Benny "Joe" Couch

Benny Joe Couch, 1930-2024 Benny Joe Couch was born to Walter Raegan Couch and Maedell Couch in Ellis, Texas on January 19th, 1930. Born into a difficult time for America, he learned how to make a little go a long way. Growing up on the farm in Italy, Texas, he learned to be resilient and resourceful, and eventually made his way to Dallas. While working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas, Texas, Joe met Barbara. They were married on October 14th, 1951. He enlisted in the United States Army, and they moved to San Antonio while he served at Fort Sam Houston. Upon completion of his service, Joe and Barbara returned to Dallas where they had two wonderful children, Barry and Terry. Joe and Barbara retired to Hideaway, Texas, where he spent years developing strategies, devices, and contraptions to safeguard bird feeders from especially crafty squirrels. He could often be a man of few words, though he never hesitated to speak up to ensure the comfort and safety of his family. He would often silently disappear and then reappear with something he thought could help with whatever someone was doing, be it a pillow if you looked uncomfortable, an umbrella if there was a hint of rain, a magnifying glass if you were squinting at something… You never needed a magnifying glass to see the many ways he looked out for those he loved. He also brought joy through his humor almost every time he spoke. Anyone blessed to have known him will remember his signature puns and jokes. Benny Joe Couch, 94, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, surrounded by family and generations of the love he’d helped build. Joe is survived by his wife of 74 years, Barbara; son Barry Couch, wife, Pat, grandson Zach Roberson and wife, Shauna, great-grandchildren Tommy and Lilah, and grandson Jeffrey Couch, and partner Dan Hall; daughter, Terry Taylor, husband, Rusty, and granddaughter Patricia Barksdale and husband, Beau, great-grandchildren Lanay and Isaac and granddaughter Kristy Strawbridge, and great-grandchildren James and Brooke; nephews, John P. Lovelace and Walter Ray Couch and wife Jane; and generations of squirrels who will now have obstacle-free access to steal from the bird feeders he worked tirelessly to defend. A graveside service will be held at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas on Saturday, November 2nd at 1:00pm. A memorial gathering will be held following the graveside service, at 3:00pm at Lynridge Assisted Living, 304 W FM 544, Murphy, TX 75094.

Benny "Joe" Couch

January 19, 1930 - October 23, 2024