John M. Pops Couch

He was born September 19, 1955, in San Antonio, to the late Quest and Margaret Couch, Jr.

John was an avid outdoorsman who was very passionate about helping young people learn to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

John is survived by his wife, Janette Couch; sons, John Jacob Couch, Normand Racicot, Benjamin Farris and wife, Sarah; brothers, Quest Couch, III and wife, Shannon, James Couch and wife, Anne; sister, Cathie Couch Nelson and husband, James; nieces, Carrie and Emily Couch.

He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.

In lieu of flowers, the Couch family wishes to have donations made in John's name to Show of Support, P.O. Box 1122, Midland, Texas 79702, www.showofsupport.org, 1-866-461-4868. This group provides hunting experiences to men and women serving in the armed forces or Hill Country Animal Defense League, 940 N. Main, Boerne, Texas 78006.

ODE TO A FALLEN COWBOY

All of the tools that are essential to a cowboy

are assembled here today,

just the way he left them,

ready for him when he needs them again:

His boots, his hat, and his rope.

One boot is standing and one is lying down.

The boot that is lying down represents

the fallen cowboy.

His hat, beside his boots,

with all of the character his hard work could give it, said to be a true a reflection of the wearer.

The rope is laid over the boots and the hat,

touching them all,

symbolizing the love that binds and offers a stronghold in times of trouble.