George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr.

AIKEN, SC- MR. GEORGE ELBERT “BUDDY” COUCH, JR., 62, of Aiken, SC died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Couch, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Augusta, GA, a son of George Elbert Couch, Sr. and Evelyn Turner Couch. He was a life-long resident of Aiken County, having attended the University of South Carolina Aiken and a member of Clearwater Branch Baptist Church. Buddy retired as a millwright in the construction industry and he was a passionate animal lover. Buddy is survived by his wife, Cheryl T. Couch; two daughters, Carol Ann Bond (William) and Erica Lynn Phillips (Alex); two sons, Shawn Elbert Couch (Heather) and Coley Adam Couch, all of Aiken, SC; seven grandchildren, Cecilia Youngblood, Abigail Bond, Karalyne Bond, Gemma Eve Bond, Davon Phillips, Alejiah Phillips, Alyssa Phillips; two brothers, Timothy Chester Couch (Barbara), Aiken, SC and Dale Leon Couch, Sparta, GA and a nephew, Lane Couch, Augusta, GA; and beloved dog, “Puppy". A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Couchton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Memorial donations may be directed to the Aiken-SPCA, 199 Willow Run Rd., Aiken, SC 29801 or the American Lung Association, 128 Stonemark Ln., Columbia, SC 29210. Buddy’s online guest registry may be signed at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr., please visit our flower store.