Beckham County, OK - Obits:William W. Couch, 1929 Wednesday, 19 Dec 2007 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ COUCH, WILLIAM W. (24 Jan 1929, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK) Grandpa, or W. W. Couch, was born July 16, 1846, at Florence, Ala., and departed this life Dec. 30, at 3:45 a.m., at the home of his daughter-in-law Mrs. W. H. Jencks, who was formerly Mrs. J. W. Couch of East Texas. Grandpa Couch was united in marriage July 5, 1866, to Miss Emma Welch of Westpoint, Tenn. To this union was born two sons, Willie and J. W.; Willie died in infancy. J. W. Couch, the father of Mrs. A. L. Jencks and Miss Bonnie Couch, also preceded his father to the Great Beyond. Grandpa's faithful companion passed away Feb. 28, 1923. Grandpa Couch had made his home with his granddaughter for several years, with the exception of a few months after his son's death, when circumstances demanded a parting. After his daughter-in-law married Mr. Will Jencks, dear old Grandfather came clear across the state of Texas from Smith county, to his grandchildren, whom he loved and worshiped till the last breath left him. Grandfather was converted at the age of 15 years and united with the M. E. Church South two years later. He and grandmother came to Texas, locating near Terrell in 1889, later moving to Blackland, Rockwall county, where he and his son were in the general mercantile business, thence to Collin county, where they farmed a few years. Again going into the mercantile business at Josephine, Collin Co., in 1920. To know grandfather was to dearly love him. He was of a kind, cheerful disposition, always ready with a smile and willing hand to help all. He lived a consecrated Christian life from his conversion until death called him home to his reward. He served as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher of Bible Class in many places at different intervals of his life. He was known as a peace-maker everywhere, he lived, bringing those together whom had become estranged, ever holding up the crucified Savior, helping to make the weak strong, and leading others to Christ. His faith in his Heavenly Father was great. He was a fine singer in his younger days and as long as life lasted his trembling voice could be heard singing praise to God. --------------------------------------------------------- Return to Beckham County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/beckham/beckham.htm