Ralph Delmar Couch, 80, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home. He was born March 19, 1929 in Yadkin County to Worth and Esther Reece Couch. Mr. Couch was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and retired from Abitibi. In addition to his parents, Mr. Couch was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cockerham Couch; a brother, Garvey Couch; and a nephew, Neal Sparks. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Couch; three nieces, Teresa Couch Norman & husband Cicero of Elkin, Pamela Couch Souther of N. Wilkesboro, and Loretta Couch Burton of Traphill; and a grand daughter, Tara Couch. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 2:00 PM with Hank Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Elkin Funeral Service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to New Horizon Home Health, 648 Carolina Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to thank Micha Lineberry for all of her love and care. Full military honors will be provided by Wilkes County VFW.