Rev. John Robert Couch

John Robert Couch Jennings: Reverend John Robert Couch, age 72, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 with his family by his side at home in Welsh, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, where he served alongside his beloved Cornerstone Family as pastor for 21 years. Visitation will be at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, Louisiana on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jennings from 9:30 AM until the time of his memorial service at 1:00 PM. Memorial services will be presented by special pastor friends who have ministered alongside Bro. John throughout the years. The message will be presented by Bro. Chris Fuselier, along with Dr. Arthur Rockett and Bro. Larry Trest sharing special memories. Bro. Dore Langley will present the obituary and prayer along with Bro. Chris Fuselier and Bro. Larry Trest sharing at the graveside service. Music will be led by Jerry Benoit with Cheryl Huval accompanying on piano. Special music will be provided by Donald Dukes along with a reading by Kyle Sonnier. Born on November 9, 1939 in Bogata, Texas to C. D. (Jack) and Ruth (Harden) Couch, John was educated in Bogata, Texas, and Parish Jr. College, along with numerous certifications through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and Nina were called into the ministry in 1967, and Bro. John was licensed by the authority and order of Lone Star Baptist Church in Lone Star, Texas and ordained to preach the Gospel at the recommendation and request of Fulbright Baptist Church in Fulbright, Texas. As a servant of The Lord Jesus Christ, Bro. John held pastorates for the past 45 years in the communities of Fulbright, Lassiter, and Silsbee, Texas and in Louisiana in Welsh, Lake Arthur, and Jennings. John served the Louisiana Baptist Convention as an Executive Board Member and also as moderator for the Luther Rice Association for five years. His devotion through his ministry to Jeff Davis Parish and the surrounding communities has touched the lives of many people. His love for people was also extended to the world with two mission trips to Korea with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Johnny is survived by his soul mate and wife of 52 years, Nina Ward Couch. Bro. John especially loved his family, his home, reading and studying the Bible, and working outside in his yard. His greatest delights were his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two sons and one daughter and their spouses, Mark and Kelly Couch of New Roads, LA; Tim and Kym Couch of Lake Charles, LA; and Paula and Jay Hellums of Westlake, LA. Seven grandchildren are left to cherish his memory, Garrett Couch of Welsh, Tyler Couch of Lake Charles, and Claire Couch of New Roads, Cassandra Couch Bates and husband Josh of Knoxville, TN; and Abby, Kai, and Will Hellums of Westlake. John is also survived by his brother, Jackie D. Couch and wife Anita from Bogata, Texas and numerous other extended family and friends. Special family members include Rena Belle Henning Monceaux and Grace Dalton. Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Bates, Roger Broderick, Garrett Couch, Tyler Couch, Ray “Poncho” Hebert, David Landry, Dwayne Landry, Greg Shuman, and Kyle Sonnier. Honorary pallbearers include the Deacon Bodies from all churches that Bro. John has had the privilege of serving alongside as Pastor. The Couch Family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Heart of Hospice, especially Dawn and Kacie, along with Dr. Patrick Griffith and Dr. Miguel DePuy for their many years of care. To the church family and community we would like to say a special thanks for your outpouring of love through food, time, love offerings, and especially your prayers during these past few weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jennings, LA or Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.

Rev. John Robert Couch

November 9, 1939 - March 10, 2012

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Rev. John Robert Couch

November 9, 1939 - March 10, 2012

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