McMinnville resident and Warren County native Gerald Ray Couch, age 55, was born October 29, 1954 and died July 30, 2010 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A retired employee of Century Electric and member of Friendship The Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Alton and Minnie May Jones Couch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and J.C. Couch. He is survived by one brother, Larry Couch; special friend, Tina King and aunt, Ruby Pennington all of McMinnville. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 in High's Chapel with Johnny Haston officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.