of Batesville, AR
January 26, 1948 - July 12, 2025
Philip Guy Couch, 77, of Batesville went to a house not built by hands, eternal in the Heavens on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
He was born January 26, 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Guy H. Couch and Pearl Marie (Bolen) Couch.
Philip worked for over forty years as an auto mechanic at Robert Ford's Garage and Scott Wood Chrysler. As a member of Harrison Street Church of Christ he was a loving, quiet and humble man of faith. Philip loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He collected Coca-Cola paraphernalia, loved gardening and watching the Razorbacks, especially football.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, whom he married January 17, 1970, Pat (Burge) Couch of the home; one son, Kevin Couch (Stacey) of Charlotte; one daughter, Stacey Shields (Kelly) of Pensacola, Florida; one brother, Jim Couch (Donna) of Sherwood; four grandchildren, Tim Selvidge (Erin), Thomas Shields, Joseph Shields, Guy Couch; one great-grandchild, Emory Selvidge and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Couch; two sisters, Martha Shay, Sue Craft and one great-grandson, Adam Selvidge.
Pallbearers are Perry Crawford, Benson Hardaway, Bobby Smithee, Phillip Lloyd, Collie Shaw and Jack Coggins. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and Dickie Minton.
Funeral services are Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am at the Harrison Street Church of Christ with Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time.
Memorials may be made to Children's Homes Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707934161.
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8 Condolence(s)
Nancy Leonard -Hobbs
Monday, July 21, 2025
Dear Pat and family. I am so sorry he yo hear of Phillip's passing … May the Heavenly Father wrap his arms around you and your family giving you strength, comfort and peace for the days ahead. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Janet Wood
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Pat, I was very sad to read about Phillip's passing. He was always kind and pleasant at work. I enjoyed working with him. Prayers for your family and you. He loved to show your finished puzzles on Facebook!
Jim Couch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
My little brother so kind and caring, the kind of brother not many are blessed to have. A man of strong convictions, open mindedness, compassion, willingness to help others at any cost to himself. His wife loves him dearly and his children idolize him- how does one even ask for more. Phil, brother you knocked it out of the park and I am blessed to call you brother. Hey, I'll see ya later, love you.
Jim
Ronnie Painter
Monday, July 14, 2025
Worked across street for Robert Ford Garage from our parts store he was a good mechanic and friend
Ron Stephens
Monday, July 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Phillip passing , I Knew him at The Robert Ford Garage and At The Wood Dealership, He was very nice, friendly ,My Prayers are That our Father in Heaven will give comfort as only he can give!
Linda F. Thompson
Monday, July 14, 2025
Pat so sad to hear of Philip passing . sending love and prayers for you and the family.
Lyndol Jackson
Monday, July 14, 2025
Praying for comfort for the family
Ronald Ford
Monday, July 14, 2025
Dear Pat and family,
It was with great sorrow we learned of Philip's death. We send you and your family our deepest sympathy during this painful time of loss. May God's grace and comfort give you peace to carry on without him.
Philip was a blessing to our family through his many years of faithful service as a mechanic. His work was as exemplary as was his character as a son, as a husband, and as a father.
With deepest sympathy,
Robert Ford, Jr Tucker, GA
Becky Ford Doster Tucker, GA
Ronald Ford Fayetteville, AR