Paul Couch, age 82 of Somerset, Ky. passed away on Friday May 30, 2014 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born on February 24, 1932 in Stearns, Ky. to the late Clarence and Barthena Charles Couch. Paul was retired from CSX Railroad in Pensacola, Fla. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed yard work, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Three brothers, Hubert, David, Donald and two sisters, Ruth and Betty.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Betty Jo Couch. One son, Steve Couch of Pensacola, Fla. Four daughters, Vickie Howard of Morrs Hill, In.; Sharon Mitchell of Pensacola, Fla.; Paula Rainey of Evansville, In. and Kim Fike of Havelock, N.C. One brother, Charles Couch of Jensen Beach, Fla. and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At his request, there will be no funeral service.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.