He was born on June 18, 1936, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Leonard C. and Edith Mae (Basham) Couch. He married Lena Mae Greenlee on September 4, 1953, in Sikeston, Missouri. She passed away on August 27, 1995, in Peoria.
Survivors include his children, Cindy (Rich) Pollock of Morton, Janet Edwards of Bartonville, Ken (Beverly) Couch of Gardendale, TX, and Missy (Korby) Klyber of East Peoria; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lena; son-in-law Jacob Edwards; 3 sisters; and one brother.
Chuck was a huge St. Louis Cardinal fan, and the family requests, in honor of Chuck’s “Poppy’s” memory, please wear your favorite St. Louis Cardinal attire to the service.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, following the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude or the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.