Upcoming Services

Chapel: 10:00 a.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 11:30 a.m. 

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Chester Lee Couch Jr., lovingly called “Buster” as a boy by his family and “Papa” by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, with the love of his family surrounding him, just shy of his 83rd birthday.

Born on July 25, 1942, Chester was the son of the late Chester Lee Couch Sr. and Geneva Woods. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Mary Couch - affectionately known as “Ganky”- and  Albert R. Couch , who instilled in him the values of hard work, kindness, and devotion to family.

Chester had a zest for life and a lifelong love of engines, wheels, and speed. In his younger years, he raced cars during the early days of drag racing and remained passionate about racing throughout his life. He especially loved classic cars - restoring them, talking about them, and attending car shows with friends and family. Whether he was at the racetrack or admiring a vintage engine under the hood, Chester lit up with enthusiasm and knowledge.

After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Chester dedicated more than 50 years to his work as a mechanical engineer, where his brilliance and tireless work ethic left a lasting mark.

Chester had a rare gift for storytelling - his family will always remember how he could bring a room to life with his vivid memories, humor, and wisdom. He loved being near the water and felt most at peace boating on the lake or sitting by the shore. More than anything, Chester treasured his family. He never missed an important moment, offering constant love, guidance, and support.

Chester is survived by his devoted wife, Ginger Couch, children Danielle Couch Burr (Trevor) and Gary Couch (Stina) and step-children Darin Roberts (Jamie) and Shannan Hamlin (Tim). He is also survived by Veda Couch, mother of their children, Chad and Danielle, sisters, Carolyn Couch, Joyce McKee (Jim), Kindra Gensheimer (Jimmy), brother, Charlie Harrison (Jeanett) and thirteen loving nieces and nephews. He deeply loved his grandchildren, Penny Wooley, Caleb Couch, Logan Couch, Gary Couch Jr., Shane Couch, Ashley Hamlin, Lilah Burr and Evelyn Burr.  He leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, as well as many loving cousins and extended family who will miss him deeply.

Chester was preceded in death by his cherished son, Chad Lee Couch, his parents and grandparents, and his granddaughter, Latrisha Culp.

A Celebration of Life will be held on:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

10:00 AM – Veterans Funeral Services

10567 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038

Burial Ceremony with Military Honors:

11:30 AM – Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Chester’s honor to a veterans’ organization, engineering scholarship fund, or another meaningful cause of your choosing.

Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing Buster’s legacy of love, laughter, and devotion will live on in every life he touched. His stories will echo for generations, and his steady presence will be missed beyond measure.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

— 2 Timothy 4:7

Gather: 12:00 p.m.

Chapel: 12:30 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 1:45 p.m. (In Procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.

Prayer: 12:00 p.m.

Houston National Cemetery: 12:45 p.m. (In Procession)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Army

Houston Honor Guard

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Houston, TX 77038

Meet in Lane #1 @ 11:30 a.m. (Not before 11:15  a.m.)

Military Honors Presented By:

United States Air Force