Preacher James "Jim" Couick

"Preacher James "Jim" Couick of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023. He was born in Union County on October 14, 1940. Son of the late Benjamin Franklin Couick and Nancy Pearl Starnes Couick. He is preceded in death by siblings Sheila Couick, Frankie Couick, Shirley Eudy, Nancy Lemmond and a granddaughter Celena Couick.

Jim was raised on family land in Waxhaw. Later, he married his sweetheart, Carol, and together they raised a family of three boys. He was a faithful member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church for 64 years, serving as a deacon for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors. He had a love for mechanic work and could fix anything. He loved farming and antique equipment. He worked at Yale Norton for 29 years, as maintenance supervisor until retiring to answer his call to preach. At the age of 61, he began seminary at Fruitland Bible Institute. Following graduation, he was called to serve as Associate Pastor to Senior Adults at Hopewell Baptist Church. Jim enjoyed spending time at his second home in the mountains of Boone, NC. Jim will be remembered for giving the best hugs and having the biggest smile. He loved everyone, especially his family. He had a burden for the lost and urged everyone he met to get things right with the Lord.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Carol Hill Couick of 64 years; three sons, Kenneth Couick (Louise), Gene Couick (Lisa), Doug Couick (Tammy). Brother Jerry Couick (Lib), Sister Elizabeth Godfrey. Grandchildren Alena Couick, Paul Couick, Travis Couick (Ashley), Selena Caviness (Kevin), Brittany Horne (Garett), Lauren Malmberg (Eric), Tyler Couick, Bradley Couick (Lindsey). 14 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way, 7 great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 1106 W. Sandy Ridge Road, Monroe, NC 28112 with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends and relatives on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Couick Family.