Larry Crouch
September 16, 1946 ~ June 21, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville ~ Richard “Larry” Crouch, 56, of 66 Braddock Way, died Saturday, June 21, 2003.
A native of Thomasville, NC, he was born September 16, 1946 to the late Richard Clay Crouch, Jr. and Ruby Smith Crouch.
Larry attended Elon College and later received his carpentry apprenticeship diploma from the state of North Carolina. He was a N.C. licensed General Contractor and was the owner of Larry Crouch, Builder and H.E.L.P. Enterprises. He worked for various construction firms in Buncombe County since 1967, and was Operations Manager for KCB Construction Co., Inc. at the time of his death. His favorite job was being a loving husband and father.
He was very active in the P.T.A. programs at Glen Arden Elementary and Valley Springs Middle School from 1984 - 1990. He was a former Odyssey of the Mind coach at Roberson High School, taking a team to world competition in 1993.
Larry served as a deacon at both First Christian Church of Asheville and Arden Presbyterian Church. He also served as an adult leader on various mission trips going to McClellanville, SC and Merida, Mexico.
He was a Vietnam-era veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy as Petty Officer, 2nd Class, with PHIB-CBI “Seabees” at Coronada, CA Amphibian Base. He was a member of Thomasville Masonic Lodge #214 and Biltmore Chapter #38 O.E.S.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Paula Queen Crouch of the home; one daughter, Heidi Crouch Little and her husband, Conrad Barton Little of Oak Ridge, NC and one son, Richard Erik Crouch and his wife, Stephanie Bree Crouch of Arden, NC.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 12:00 noon with Revs. Jack Daniell and Ed Graham officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446. The lodge will open at 10:45 AM.
Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Council.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Paula,
I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and am very sorry about your loss. I won’t be able to come Tuesday or Wednesday but hope to be able to see you soon. Just know that you’re in my prayers and I will call or see you soon.
Love,
Thelma
Paula,
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I’m writing this note. Michelle and I are so very sorry to hear about Larry. I know from our conversations during the time I spent with him,that his family was his life and he Loved you very much.Larry could always make me laugh and I admired the way he looked at the bright side of every situation.If there is anything Michelle and I can do to help you through this very difficult time please do not hesitate to call us.You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God Bless and Comfort you!
Larry, you will be always in our hearts and memories. You had a passion for life that rubbed off on anyone you touched. We will cherish all the fun times we had and regret the ones we will miss, but, we will remember with great joy the memories we have.
Paula, Heidi and Erik, words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and your loss. We love you and will be here for you whenever you need us.
Many people know the path, but few actually walk it. I will always remember Larry as a person of integrity.
Paula – I was so sorry to read that the world has lost Larry. You and the children will be in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME-
SHAWN AND APRIL KAUFMAN-BUSBY
Paula, I will be in touch. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Shaw and Jerry
Paula and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Larry’s wonderful sense of humor.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Margie Britt and Marcia Britt Amos
I am extending my personal regret and sympathy to Heidi and the entire Crouch family. I pray that God will sustain you in this difficult time.
Paula, my heart aches!
The Power who pities man has shown a blessing for the eyes that weep. The light of smiles shall fill again the lids that overflow with tears. And weary hours of woe and pain are promises of happier years. There is a day of sunny rest for every dark and troubled night. and grief may bide an evening guest, but joy shall come with early light. For God hath marked each sorrowing day. And numbered every secret tear. And Heaven’s long age of bliss shall pay for all his children suffer here.
I am so sorry on the loss you have experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula,
You and your family are being remembered, every day, in our prayers. We know this is a very difficult time and we are here to help in anyway possible.
Love,
Sally Taylor
I have known Larry for about a year and liked working with him and enjoyed his sense of humor, I will miss him
Paula, We are praying for comfort for you and your children. Larry was a good good friend and we will miss him greatly. Jerry
Paula,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. May God hold you in His hand.
Donna
Paula, Though we won’t be able to be with you on Wednesday, our thoughts will be with you, Eric and Heidi. If there is anything we can help with, please let us know.
Connie and Herb
Paula I went to the Class reunion Saturday night and David Henderson announced about Larry. I was very sorry to learn about Larry. My prayers goes out to you and your family.
Paula,
Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and that I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Larry’s great sense of humor and contagious laugh and smile.
God’s peace,
Lorrie
Paula, Erik and Heidi
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I always appreciated his happy disposition and I’m sure that spirit will live inside all of you.
Paula,
Saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. I worked with Larry at the VA. He was always there to ‘HELP’. I’ll miss him. God bless you.
Scott
Paula,
We were deeply sadened to learn of Larry’s passing. Please accept our condolences and sympathy.
Jane and Sam Taylor
We were so sorry to hear about Larry. We just saw him on Friday 6/20 @ Shoneys. His normal bubbly self, updated us on everyone and talking cars with Allen. We are currently on vacation but will contact you when we get back. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Love Donna
Paula, I am sorry that I am just now getting to this note. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your Larry. Although I never met him, I am sure that he was a fine person and wonderful husband. May God grant you the strength to endure in the days to come. I pray that God will hold you in his hands and that something good will come of this tragic loss to your family. As you probably know we had a special moment of silence and prayer at our class reunion on your behalf. Life is so precious. Take care, Bruce Gasperson