Cecil Ray Couch Mr. Cecil Ray Couch of Tyrone died Friday June 26th, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Couch of Tyrone; daughter Jennifer Couch Graham and her husband Rob of Senoia; son, Jason Couch of Tyrone; granddaughter, Hadyn Graham of Senoia; brother, Jackie Couch and his wife Virginia of Fayetteville; sister, Diane Dawkins of Missouri; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 2nd, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Chapel of Carl J Mowell & Son (Fayetteville) with Rev. Ron Whitlock officiating. Interment Camp Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8PM. Carl J Mowell & Son Fayetteville 770-461-7641

Condolences

May God's grace and peace surround you during your time of sorrow. Memories of Ray and our younger days put a smile on our face. MARVIN & MARY ANN WILLIAMS on 6/28/2009 at 11:06 AM

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Steve & Sue Brooks (SEFL Shop) on 6/28/2009 at 12:32 PM

Dear Brenda, Jennifer, and Jason We are so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray has brought many smiles to our face and laughter to our hearts. May God bring you strength during this time. All of our love. Danny & Pat Carden on 6/28/2009 at 12:33 PM

Jason, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Vicki (SEFL DAL) on 6/28/2009 at 1:08 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May the comfort of God be with you in your time of need. Tim & Elayna Weaver (WAT SEFL) on 6/28/2009 at 4:03 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of a big hearted man. Ray will be greatly missed! Joe Dannel (SEFL ROA) on 6/28/2009 at 5:23 PM

Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about Ray. I pray that the Lord will comfort and guide you through this trying time of your life. May God bless you and the children. Love to all: Minnie Minnie Pearl (Hall) Dove on 6/28/2009 at 6:07 PM

Our hearts break with ya'll, , we pray for god to give you the grace to get through the hard times to come. Know that we love ya'll and are here if there is anything we can do.We will always remember Ray with a smile in our heart. Bob & Ann Cooper on 6/28/2009 at 6:12 PM

Thank You Big Brother. You were, and will always be, our Rock of strength and courage and the glue that held us together. We will be lost without you. You were our hero. My heart is broken. I will love you always and always, Your litlle sister, Diane Diane Dawkins (Little Sister) on 6/28/2009 at 6:32 PM

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MAY GOD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME IS MY PRAYER.. leroy cleveland on 6/28/2009 at 7:03 PM

Dear Brenda and Children, Our hearts ache for you and we know this is like a bad dream that you can't wake up from. As I look back over the years, I remember you all with love. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Richard and Myra Mitchell Richard and Myra Mitchell on 6/28/2009 at 7:25 PM

Scott (Delivery Boy) and I just wanted you to know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Scott worked with Ray at Southeastern. We wanted you to know that you will be in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God wrap his big and loving arms around you and hold you to the pain starts to ease. Scott and Kay Weller on 6/28/2009 at 8:46 PM

I wish there was somthing I could say to help the pain of your lose . I worked with Ray at SEFL . He took time to help me in my job in the last month . I will never forget his sweet , gentle spirit and smile . I remember I was on the phone with my girlfriend and was telling her how this kind employee was helping me with my paper work . I pray that God "Jesus " will draw you close to his side and hold you under his wings . We at SEFL wil never forget him . Randy Ford on 6/28/2009 at 9:38 PM

After having worked with Ray a long time, I will miss him. He had a good heart and was surely one-of-a-kind. May your sorrows be lifted by the out pouring of prayers. Cecil and Pat Ethridge (SEFL-South Atlanta) on 6/28/2009 at 10:03 PM

To all the family, I am so sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time. May the "God of all comfort" (I Cor. 1:3) be with you in this time of need. Alan Meyerholtz (5-String, SEFL ATL) on 6/28/2009 at 10:08 PM

Jennifer and Jason- Words cannot express the sympathy we feel in your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God lift you all and surround you in his love at this very difficult time in your lives. With love, Josh and Amy Adams Amy and Josh Adams on 6/28/2009 at 10:13 PM

I am truly sorry for your loss, i met Ray about 20 years ago at SEFL and have run with him on the road. He was always full of energy and always wanting to lend a helping hand. My thougths and prayer's are with you. Kenny Adkins on 6/29/2009 at 7:15 AM

Brenda, Jennifer and Jason, we love you and will be praying for all of you, inlcuding your extended family and friends. What a great guy Ray was, always smiling and fun to be around - you indeed are one special family and we are honored to have been along for the ride with you guys. It's been a good one. All our love, Len and Cheryl Harper Len and Cheryl Harper on 6/29/2009 at 8:49 AM

Brenda, Jason and Jennifer, we are so sorry about your loss. Ray was such a great man and friend. We will miss him terribly. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary & Cynthia Baldwin on 6/29/2009 at 11:21 AM

Dear Brenda, Vicki and I regret the loss of Ray. Since Vicki doesn't know Ray or you, I briefly told her about you and Ray and then I got to reminiscing about the good ol days. Good times at church and school. Sitting in the front yard listening to your daddy play that fiddle. I could go on and on but let me just say that God will see you through this because you can receive no greater love or no greater comfort than from the Lord Jesus Christ. He has brought us through many things and what he brings you to, he will bring you through. This we know because we buried my Dad last November, we bury our son tomorrow. God bless. Steve and Vicki Borders on 6/29/2009 at 3:07 PM

DEAREST JENNIFER - IT SEEMS GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST... I HEAR HE WAS KNOWN AS THE MAGIC MAN -SO MANY PEOPLE LOVED HIM - I WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM-HE RAISED A BEAUTIFUL,CARING DAUGHTER WHO WILL CARRY ON HIS LEGACY OF COMPASION AND LOVE FOR OTHERS. MY WARMEST REGARDS TO YOUR MOM AND BROTHER. YOU, ROB AND THE "GIRLS' ARE IN MY PRAYERS..... WITH LOVE, CAROLE WILLIAMS carole williams on 6/29/2009 at 3:14 PM

Brenda: My husband Chris was a friend of Ray's . Chris always talked about Ray and how compassionate he was and what a big heart he had. When my husband was ill, we had the opportunity to be recipients of Ray's kind and loving ways. As Ray entered Heaven, God put his arms around him, thanked him for the wonderful things he did on earth, and said "welcome home". May time help to ease your grief. Betty Christian, 6/29/09. Betty Christian (wife of Hayden "Chris" Christian (deceased SEFL Dispatcher) on 6/29/2009 at 3:25 PM

Dear Brenda, Jason, Jennifer, and whole family, when Hamid told us about Ray, we were so saddened. Our hearts go out to all of you for your incredible loss. Ray was a great guy in every way we knew...we will always have his team ball pictures on our wall of photos from our children's youth sports and remember him so fondly for all he gave and did to make the lives of those around him better and happier. You were both there in our time of loss many years ago and we have never forgotten it. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are there for you in this difficult time of life and pray that God lifts you up and carries you through it. God bless you all. Love, Norm and Juanita Norm & Juanita Davis on 6/29/2009 at 4:52 PM

Brenda, Words cannot express the sadness we share with you and your family. Yet, we rejoice in knowing that He has made his journey well, and is in Heaven with Jesus, the one that loves us all so much. He lived and good life and cared so much for others. He had a heart of a Servant. Yes, he will be missed. We will be praying that God will be with you (and I know He will) as you face the days ahead. If we can be of help to you, please let us know. God Love you and so do we. Cecil and Arlene Murrell Cecil and Arlene Murrell (SEFL retiree @NAT) on 6/29/2009 at 4:58 PM

We are sorry for your loss. We both drive for SEFL and met Ray often. He was a big hearted guy and will be missed. Bill & Naomi Henson (SEFL HIC) on 6/29/2009 at 5:22 PM

I was so sorry to hear about Ray's death. I worked with him over 34 years. Like all the others that have posted their feelings, Ray had the biggest heart of anyone I ever knew. He cared more about his company than any other employee that ever worked there. He dedicated his life to his employer, and I am so sorry of the way he was treated by them in the last few years he was there. He was a fine man, and deserved much more respect than he got from them. He will always be remembered for his quick laugh, his teasing others, and for the way he was always there to offer a helping hand to all of us. He will be especially rembered for the hours he spent after getting off the clock taking up donations for others who were hurt, and for the widows of those we had lost. No one will ever do the things Ray has done for others. I wish his family the best, and know you all had a familiy member who was loved and respected by others. Randy and Carol Coggins on 6/29/2009 at 6:28 PM

Brenda, I was shocked to hear about your loss, Ray was just in the prime of his life. His work here on earth is finished so he was taken to his eternal home. May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief. Louise Hall on 6/29/2009 at 7:09 PM

Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about Ray. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you in the time ahead. Ann McElwaney on 6/29/2009 at 10:54 PM

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your great loss. I wish I had known your Dad as he was apparently a very special man. I pray that you will be comforted by your memories and by your sweet Mama. In Christ's Love, Ralph Ralph Arnold on 6/29/2009 at 11:24 PM

Brenda, Jennifer and Jason, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering Ray brings such joy to our hearts. You know that Ray never met a stranger and was always a pleasure to be around. We will miss him. Jimmy and Joan Barge on 6/30/2009 at 8:21 AM

Dear Brenda, Jason and Jennifer, I love y'all. I'm sorry I haven't seen you in a while. I'm still in China. After the initial shock and sadness when mama called me my best friend came over to be with me. After I stopped crying I started telling her stories about uncle Ray. I couldn't help but start laughing. He was such a character and was such an important part of my life. I loved him very much. I will be praying for the 3 of you and daddy to be able to see God's grace even in the midst of such sorrow. Heather Couch on 6/30/2009 at 9:08 AM

Brenda, I am so sad for you and your family! When I think of Ray, I always smile. He brought joy to any room that he entered! I will keep you and the family in my prayers and I will always smile when I think of your dear Ray. Bonnie Hodgkinson on 6/30/2009 at 9:44 AM

To the family of Ray: My thoughts and prayers are with you.. I am so sorry to hear about Ray.. I haven't seen Ray in a while since he left the Griffin Area... He was a BIG Hearted Man that will be greatly missed.. May God comfort you all in this time... Janice Duberry( Harbor-Griffin) on 6/30/2009 at 11:26 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I don't think there's anyone in the entire SEFL family who does not know Ray. And everyone has a story to tell about him. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.He truly loved his company and everyone around him. Bob Mask (short Legs) West Atlanta on 6/30/2009 at 12:05 PM

Brenda and family, we are so sorry to hear about Ray. We wanted you to know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. Edward and Carol Harper on 6/30/2009 at 12:56 PM

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Ray's death. We worked together at SE back in the 60's in Atl. May GOD bless and comfort his family and friends. 6/30/09 Johnny Ligon Batesburg SC (SEFL Columbia) on 6/30/2009 at 1:32 PM

Brenda and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember Ray and his big smile. May God bless and comfort all of you. Thomas, Larry Robinson, Wanda Jones on 6/30/2009 at 1:55 PM

Just a few words to let the family know how sad we are about the loss of Mr. Ray. He and his family were our good neighbor for many years. He was always there with a helping hand and a smile for us all. Who will they get to work on that old dirt road now? May God Bless us all with peace and comfort as the world says good bye to one of its special people. Heaven is much better today because he is home with His heavenly father. Ruby, Ann Dye and family on 6/30/2009 at 3:25 PM

To the Couch family: May God comfort you in this sorrowful time. Please find comfort in the fact that Ray always tried to make people smile and feel better. Thinking of others is the true testiment of a good man. Richard Watkins on 6/30/2009 at 5:04 PM

Jason my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I knew Ray for many years and never knew anyone with a bigger heart or more dedicated to SEFL. He will truely be missed. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm sure it won't take long for everyone in heaven to know he is there, his smile was contagious. Mack Hall on 6/30/2009 at 8:18 PM

Jason, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Julie and Gerry Wread on 6/30/2009 at 9:30 PM

Brenda and family: May the love of our Lord envelope you in His arms and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Donna Borders on 6/30/2009 at 9:48 PM

Jason my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family i am so sorry to hear about your dad .I didn't really know him but to hear other drivers that knew him said he was a fun guy to know and work with . Andy Hames and family SEFL West Atlanta on 6/30/2009 at 10:29 PM

brenda we are very sorry for your lost. ray was a great person,and will be missed. jan and hayward from ernest mk. on 6/30/2009 at 11:07 PM

I am Virgina's cousin and I am also a truck driver, all my prayers will be with you during this time. Johnny Dudley on 7/1/2009 at 10:22 AM

Jason, we just wanted to let you know that we are so sorry for your loss and we have been thinking about you. Let us know if we can do anything for you or your family just let us know. West Family, Dinky, Susan, Brian,Tabatha & Denny on 7/1/2009 at 11:15 AM

RAY'S FAMILY-MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RAY ALWAYS MADE PEOPLE SMILE. HE WILL BE MISS. CINDY MOODY on 7/1/2009 at 11:18 AM

RAY'S FAMILY-MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RAY ALWAYS MADE PEOPLE SMILE. HE WILL BE MISS. CINDY MOODY on 7/1/2009 at 11:19 AM

Brenda, Jennifer,and Jason Were so sorry for your loss and sorrow, Ray was a truly GOOD spirit on this earth. I worked with him for 36 years and his cousin, so know that He will be missed by many and remembered for his kindness and joy he brought to all of us. Our grandkids knew excatly who Ray was when we told them "the guy with the magic..." So who knows maybe one of these days he'll magically kiss you on the cheek... George"Kenny" and Debbie Couch on 7/1/2009 at 12:43 PM

Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart breaks for you all! My daddy passed away on April 28th,2009. I know how your heart is aching and full of grief! I remember Ray doing magic tricks at Ernests market every time I ran into him he always made me laugh! He always spoke so highly of you all and he was so excited about having a grandaughter. I just want you all to know that if you ever need to talk or just have a shoulder to cry on I am here for all of you! God Bless. Melanie Denney Haas Melanie Denney Haas on 7/1/2009 at 12:44 PM

Brenda, Jennifer, Jason, Hadyn, Rob, Jackie, Virginia, Diane, As we all tell Ray goodbye, we know that he left a wonderful legacy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and most importantly for his everlasting love for his family. I remember my first acquaintance with Ray was meeting him shortly after completing his tour of duty with the Marines in Vietnan and seeing him drive a sporty 1967 yellow Camaro. We introduced him to my beautiful cousin and they were later united in a loving marriage. He will be missed but certainly not forgotten. Gloria Crawford on 7/1/2009 at 12:54 PM

Brenda, Jennifer, Jason, and family - Cliff and I just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. If there is anything that we can do for you please don't hesitate to call on us. God Bless! Cliff and Angela Cliff Grffin and Angela Moore on 7/1/2009 at 1:45 PM

to the Family of Ray Couch.--Our family just wanted to say that Ray was a kind man. Our daughter died 12 years ago. She had been hospitalized for 3 weeks. We were recipients of Ray's kindness. He and the SEFL familly took care of us. We are very sorry for your pain. This is a prayer we send your way. God of Hope,we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart. Help us find peace in the knowledge of your loving mercy to all of your children,and give us light to guide us out of our darkness into the assurance of your love, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen God Bless You, Mike,Nelda and Jeremy and Matt Brown Mike and Nelda Brown on 7/1/2009 at 2:18 PM

to the couch family ray was the kindest fellow i ever met he never met a stranger we all have fond memories of him he was on of akind may god bless you all roger fitzgerald on 7/1/2009 at 4:29 PM

Brenda, Jennifer, Jason and family - just wanted to say that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It seems as if we have known Ray forever and we will surely miss him. I don't think I've ever been in Walmart without thinking of you guys. Please let us know if you need anything. We love you with all our hearts. Forrest and Dessie Rossey on 7/1/2009 at 4:30 PM

Brenda,Jason, Jennifer, Rob and Hayden, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I am sorry that I can not be there but my mom Glenda, my dad Luther Strickland are with you today. So is my sister Angela and her family. I send my condolences in the lost of a great husband,farther, granddaddy, uncle, brother, brother-in-law and cousin to the whole Couchand Tucker family. I love you and miss seeing you guys too. Love , Dawn Strickland Tressler Glenda's oldest daughter Dawn Strickland Tressler on 7/1/2009 at 5:00 PM

jackie im sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you..if thereis any thing i can do let me know.. joyce holt cleveland on 7/1/2009 at 6:07 PM

Brenda, Jennifer & Jason.... You know, I told Drew I hoped EVERYONE knew how special Ray was. After reading these posts and seeing the turn out at the viewing tonight...there's no dought in my mind that Ray made a HUGE mark on EVERYONE he came in contact with. GOD I miss him so much already. It's not going to be the same at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner without him wanting to know what desserts we have. :0) We love you guys! We're always here for you. Drew & Tina Johnson Tina Cooper Johnson on 7/1/2009 at 10:41 PM

Jason and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Greg and Tammi Kitchens on 7/2/2009 at 11:05 AM

Some of you knew him as Superdawg, Rappin Ray in his Chevrolet, the magic man or more commonly as Big Ray. I knew him as a father figure, a neighbor and a friend to say the least. Today the final chapter in his book of life was closed and a fine man was laid to rest. I’ve know Ray nearly all my 29 years, one thing I know for sure is that Ray was smiling down at his respectful memorial service. He was carried to his final resting place by none other than the few, the proud, the Marines! What an honor to hear TAPS and see 13 Marines performing the 21 gun salute to one of their fallen. Eww Rah…..Semper Fi! I’ve never had chills in 90 degree weather until today! Ray had the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known and he was as tough as woodpecker lips. Ray was always willing to make self sacrifices, whether it was in the jungles of Vietnam or at Southeastern taking up money for co-workers in need. Ray was always there to lend a helping hand or provide advice and support when things were in disarray. Big Ray was my role model and taught me many things, what a blessing for me to know him. He always would say “truck drivers know everything, if you don’t believe it ask one of ‘em.” He could make you smile when you were down and I’ve never seen him lift a finger in anger. The spirit of God saturated his heart and soul. His illuminate face and his kind gestures proved this! I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that Big Ray is in the house of the Lord and knowing this is what will give us all strength to carry on. Brenda, Jason and Jennifer, you will continue to be in our prayers and ya’ll know that if you need anything we’re here. May peace and tranquility surround you all during this difficult time and your hearts and minds be filled with the joyous memories of the good time we all shared with Ray. In Christ Jesus’ name I ask, Amen. Love always: Sheri, Russ, and Joe. The Teets on 7/2/2009 at 4:35 PM

I work at Ray's doctors office. I just wanted to tell you how much he brightened my day. I was crushed to hear of his passing. I will pray for your family's comfort and God's grace. I will miss him terribly. Rebecca Reisinger on 7/2/2009 at 7:47 PM

Brenda, Jennifer & Jason-- I just can't stop thinking about Ray & what he meant to me. I can't imagine how you all are hurting now, but I know that time will heal your hearts and the love you have for this Man will continue to grow forever. May God bless you now & know that this great Man will be missed by many. I love you guys! Sharon Davis on 7/2/2009 at 9:32 PM

There is so much to say that right now I can't even form all the words and thought; however, the one thing that I know is that Ray knew love. He knew love, he showed love and taught other how to love. I'm glad God gave us Ray and gave us time to love him as much as he loved us. Brenda, Jennifer and Jason you were all so lucky to have Ray and know you can't wait to see him again. Love and Hugs! Danny & Katrina (Couch) Dodson on 7/6/2009 at 4:41 PM

Dad and Mom aren't "internet people" as they say, but they wanted me to post a note that they love all of you and will always be there for each of you if you need anything. Jackie, Diane, Brenda, Jennifer and Jason, please keep in touch with them because the news updates always meant the world to them. Stop in when you can, they love spending time with you. Marvin and Patsy Couch on 7/6/2009 at 4:46 PM

Wendi and I wanted to let Ms. Brenda, Jennifer, Jason, and the family know how sorry we were to hear about Mr. Ray. He was one of the first "dads" to teach us some of our ball playing skills. He was always such a character...and didnt even know how funny he was :> I ran into him several years back and he remembered me and asked about my family. He was a truly kind-hearted man who thought of others first and I know you guys will carry on the love and kindness he passed down. We all remember him fondly and send our love! Brandi and Wendi Jackson on 7/9/2009 at 11:57 AM

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