Kenneth Givens Couch

Kenneth Givens Couch, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at Lincoln Hills in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on February 22, 1942, in Brookside, Kentucky, to the late Jackson Givens and Rella (Barger) Couch. Kenny graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, Kentucky, in 1961 where he excelled in athletics at Harlan, playing football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, he served in the United States Navy with four years of active duty and two years in the reserves. After his naval service, he attended Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he played baseball and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1975.

On November 14, 1970, he married the love of his life, Linda Crane. His professional journey led him to Cummins Engine Company, where he dedicated 30 years before retiring in 2005. His commitment extended beyond his professional life; he enjoyed coaching Little League baseball in Scottsburg and basketball at Johnson Elementary. Kenny enjoyed fishing and, most of all, spending time with family.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gary Couch and Kerney Couch; and three sisters, Vera Osborne, Margaret Kissling, and Avanell Wilson. In addition to his loving wife of 55 years, Linda, Kenny is survived by one son, Jason (Katie) Couch; two daughters, Julie (Chris) Dunn and Jennifer (Bradley) Rumple; one brother, Brownlow Couch; and seven grandchildren, Bryce (Lindsay) Dunn, Brady Dunn, Briley (Caleb Roy) Dunn, Kendyl (Charles Cook) Rumple, Claire Rumple, Jacie Couch, and Ellie Couch.

The funeral service for Kenneth Couch will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Scaffold Lick Cemetery in Lexington, Indiana.