Earnest M. Couch, 63, of Gaylesville, AL, formerly of Middlebury, passed away at 6:40 am, Thursday, April 29, 2010 in his home. Earnest was born on February 5, 1947 in Ft. Payne, AL to Hoyt M. and Thelma L. (Ramza) Couch.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve , and his children, Charles (Patti) Hostetler of Middlebury, IN, Christianne (Paul) Couch of Gaylesville, AL, Bradley (Michelle) Hostetler of Elkhart, Martin (Michelle) Hostetler of Bristol, Daniel (Audrea) Hostetler of Elkhart, Jason (Kathy) Hostetler of Albion, IN and Ernestine (Bill) Keeley of Elkhart; 20 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Ray (Peggy) Couch of Gaylesville, AL, and Marvin (Wanda) Couch of Trenton, GA and a sister, Rachel Davis of Bristol, IN
A private family service has taken place with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola is handling arrangements.