Richard Andrew Couch

Richard Andrew Couch

Mr. Richard Andrew Couch, 87, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born on Nov. 8, 1937, in Winfield, to Preston Meredith and Della Lucille Franks Couch.
Richard was a member of the Glen Allen Methodist Church and a 1956 graduate of Winfield City High School. After high school, he worked for the highway department for eight years before beginning a 25-year career as an Alabama State Trooper, where he served until his retirement. In his spare time, Richard liked watching Alabama football and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
Mr. Couch is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ann Lyons Couch; his daughters, Candy Southern (Doug) and Beth Marler (Joey) both of Tuscaloosa and Debbie Killingsworth (Glen) of Winfield; his son, Andy Couch (Jennifer) of Mountain Brook; grandchildren, Jake and Zac Spiller, Zoie Bryant, Colin and Catherine Grace Couch, and Noah and Samantha Marler; great-granddaughter, Oaklee Spiller; nephew, Ronny Chaffin; brother-in-law Bobby Chaffin; aunt, Doris Franks; cousins, Martha Ann Trollinger and Alice Eddins; and a host of other family members and friends.
Mr. Couch was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Della Couch, and his sister, Margaret Alice Chaffin.
Funeral services for Mr. Couch were held on June 27, 2025, at Bowen Funeral Home. Burial followed in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Alabama at P.O. Box 1216, Winfield, AL 35594 or St. Jude’s Hospital at stjude.org.
The family of Mr. Couch would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Sunset Manor and Hospice of Northwest Alabama for the special care given to their loved one during his time of need.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
205-487-4327