Larry Ray Couch, age 84, left his earthly body on Thursday, December 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 10, 1940 in the Baldwin community to the late Leonard Homer Couch and Lillian Frances (Levi) Couch. He served honorably in the United States Army National Guard. He was a lifelong printer by trade and he finished his career as owner/operator of Northwest Specialty Printing in Springdale. He also served as part-time minister to many small congregations throughout the years, including Whitehouse and Winslow congregations in Northwest Arkansas. Larry was a long-time faithful member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale. After retiring from printing, he worked as a conductor for the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad excursion train. He also served as a substitute teacher for the Springdale School District. Larry was preceded in death by his sister Ruby Frances Couch, his brother Leland L. Couch, and his sister in-law Edna Couch.

Larry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Andonia "Ann" Couch as well as three children; Steven Dale Couch and his wife Arnelia of Cincinnati, Ohio, Melissa Jean Couch of Lincoln, Arkansas, Michael Ray Couch and his wife Teresa of Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as by four bonus children; Corin Faith Larkin of Farmington, Arkansas, Clifford Dane Zimmerman and his wife Lynette of Springdale, Arkansas, Randall Lee Adams and his wife Sherry of Springdale, Arkansas and BethAnn Alexander and her husband Sean of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Larry also had sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale, Arkansas with Minister Keith Kilmer officiating. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Gospel Tracts International and Circle of Life Hospice are greatly appreciated.