Rory Couch, 66, of Old Hickory, Tennessee passed away on February 20, 2023,at home with his family.
Rory was born on July 22, 1956, to Darold and Lela Couch in Mitchell, South Dakota. His family lived on a farm two miles north of Woonsocket.
Rory attended country school in the Woonsocket, Kimball, and Wessington Springs areas. He graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1974.
Rory married Judy Smith in January of 1975 in the Twin Cities. To this marriage three daughters were born, Jessica, Rori, and Penny.
Rory married Cheryl Hedgecoke on September 12, 1980, in Las Animas, Colorado. To this marriage two sons were born, Austin and Eric. Rory was blessed with 12 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Rory and Cheryl moved their familytoMesa,Arizonain1983. Rory worked construction as a finish carpenter for Farnsworth Construction for several years, after that he and Cheryl operated a Cafe in Fountain of the Sun, Mesa, AZ. Due to poor health, Rory retired early and in 2019 and he and Cheryl relocated to Old Hickory, Tennessee to be closer to family. Rory was a unique athlete and played basketball, baseball, and ran cross country in high school. Rory coached youth baseball and played softball for many years as an adult.
Being raised as a farm boy, Rory’s love for the outdoors was evident. He loved wildlife, the mountains, gardening, and hunting.
Rory is survived by his wife Cheryl, daughters, sons, his father Darold Couch, sister Leta, and brothers D.D., Rick, and Rolland. Sister-in-law Elaine, and brother-in-law Jay. Rory was preceded in death by his mother Lela, father-inlaw Butch, and mother-in-law Joyce.
