Vandiver Michael "Grumpy" Couch, Sr.

Vandiver Michael "Grumpy" Couch, Sr., 85, of Easley, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Mary Grace Coker Couch and the late Dud Spiegel "D.S." Couch, Jr.

Grumpy devoted over 60 years to the Ancient Freemasons, and was a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M. He was also a Lifetime Member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), and retired from Honeywell as a Senior Engineer. He continued to donate his time and service as Director of the Museum & Library of Confederate History in Greenville, SC.

He loved to play golf and travel and was able to travel to Japan and Ireland to enjoy the game. He was a longtime member of Krewe of Bacchus, participating in Mardi Gras festivities for many years.

"Van Mike", as he was lovingly known as to his family, is survived by his daughters, Kelly Couch McClain (Rey) of West Pelzer and Mary Theodosia Couch Gossett of Easley; his son, Michael Couch, II (Denise) of Easley; his sister, Lorraine Hillyer Moore of Easley; grandchildren, Trey (Bri), McKenzie (Chris), Bryson, and Scarlet (Tyler); a great-granddaughter, Everly Kate; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Museum & Library of Confederate History, 15 Boyce Ave., Greenville, SC 29601.

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