James Harold Couch, 86, of Shallowater and formerly of Olton, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at The Haven, located at 502 8th St., in Olton, Texas. No services are scheduled at this time.

James was born May 18, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, to Arthur Thomas and Minnie Lucille (Edwards) Couch.  A 1955 graduate of Olton High School, James married Doreen Young in 1955.  Three beautiful daughters were born to that marriage, Doretta, Lorenda, and Kayleen.  In 1990, James married Dee Ann Wheeler and they were married over 33 years.  James farmed in the Olton area for over 30 years and was involved in the American Agriculture Movement where he participated in the Tractorcade march to Washington D.C.  James served on the Olton Coop Gin board of directors and was president for many years. After his time as a farmer, James became a small business owner where he owned and operated a cleaning service for over 20 years in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

James was a jack of all trades and could do anything, including weaving scarves. He enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes, and fishing in the mountains.  A Nascar and dirt track racing fan, James was the best daddy ever and friend to everyone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charley Couch, and a daughter, Kayleen Couch.

Survivors include his wife, Dee Ann Couch of Shallowater, his daughters, Doretta Carroll and husband Brooks of Olton and Lorenda Spain and husband Stanley of Dumas, and his former wife, Doreen Young of Olton.  He was blessed with three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Olton Cemetery Association PO Box 1055 Olton, Texas 79064.