Robert Couch

Robert "Bob" Couch, 73, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday September 15, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born January 21, 1938 to the late Robert Sr. and Endia Martha Couch, he had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past nine years having moved from Hall County. Mr. Couch was a member of Liberty Baptist Church who had served as Vice President for Dawson County Veterans Affairs, ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, pole worker for elections, and was active with Kare For Kids and Relay For Life. He was also an avid collector of model railroads and enjoyed war reenactments. Mr. Couch was preceded in death by two sisters, Billie Cain and Mamie Ledford.

Surviving are his wife, Inez Couch, Dawsonville; sons and daughters in law, Robb and Sheri Couch, Orlando, FL, Terry and Lisa Couch, Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Allison Couch, Adam Couch; sisters, Mary Fowler, Brooksville, FL, Faye Allen, Burgaw, NC; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday September 17, 2011 at 3 o'clock at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dennis Bottoms and Truett Proctor will officiate.

The family will receive friends Saturday beginning at 11 o'clock at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, 200 Kathy Lane, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA