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Joe Bennett CROUCH (VETERAN WWII)

Mount Comfort Cemetery
Washington County,
Arkansas

Joe
US Army Air Corps
World War II
May 30, 1921 - December 25, 2015

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

FAYETTEVILLE — Joe Bennett Crouch, age 94, of Fayetteville, died peacefully at the Arkansas Veteran's Home on Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born on May 30, 1921, in Fayetteville to R.B. and Lottie Crouch. He was the eldest son of seven children. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Joe graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1949 with a B.S. in Agriculture. He worked as a County Extension Agent in Arkansas and Missouri, owned a broiler operation in Texas and was a Field Salesman for poultry feed additives. He was also a lifelong farmer and loved to quail hunt.

He married the love of his life, Christine, on July 29, 1955. They enjoyed almost 56 years together. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Christine, his son, Joe Bennett Crouch, Jr., his parents, his sisters, Kathryn Nan Crouch, Charlotte Sue Crouch, Mildred Lee Crouch and Mary Carolyn Thomas and a brother, Robert Henry Crouch. He is survived by his son, Allen and wife, Lisa Crouch of Fayetteville, sister, Patricia Browner of Columbia, S.C., grandsons, Austen Crouch of Kansas City, Mo., Dylan Crouch and Riley Crouch of Fayetteville, and several nieces and nephews.

After retirement, Joe enjoyed gardening and raising cattle at the family farm. However, his three grandsons were the highlight of his life. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at the Arkansas Veteran's Home, Brookstone Assisted Living and Circle of Life Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 6 p.m. at the home of Allen and Lisa Crouch. A Celebration of Joe's life will be held Wednesday December 30, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville under the direction of Moore's Funeral Chapel. Immediately following the service, Military Honors will be rendered at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville.

Pallbearers will be Austen Crouch, Dylan Crouch, Riley Crouch, Bobby Crouch, David McCain, Tom Stockland and Honorary Pallbearers Ron Nespeca, Ronnie Nespeca and Cash Nespeca.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fayetteville K-LIFE, P.O. Box 51, Fayetteville, Ark., 72702 or
Fayetteville.klife.com. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Christine
September 29, 1925 - July 15, 2011

*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Monday, July 18, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE — Christine Crouch, age 85, of Fayetteville died Friday, July 15, 2011, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born the only daughter of Sept. 29, 1925, in Alexander City, Ala., to Morgan and Grace Thomas Allen.

Christine was raised in Alabama, and became a beautician after high school. In 1955, Christine married Joe Crouch in Alexander City, Ala., and then eventually moved to Arkansas. Although her first priority was always her family, Christine had several hobbies including gardening, painting, and genealogy. She was also known for her genuine Southern hospitality! After her children were grown, she worked for Welcome Wagon, welcoming new residents to Fayetteville. Christine was a loving wife, mother, friend, and especially grandmother. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, and was part of Circle 5. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

Christine was preceded in death by a son, Joe Bennett Jr., and five brothers.

She is survived by her husband Joe Crouch; daughter, Linda Keats of Dallas, Texas; son, Allen Crouch and his wife Lisa of Fayetteville, Ark.; brother, Vernon Allen of Jacksonville, N.C.; six grandchildren. Austen Crouch, Dylan Crouch, Riley Crouch, Teresa Coggen, Connie Rutledge and Wade Box; and her very special niece, Amanda Allen.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Moore's Chapel. The Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011; at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with burial at Mount Comfort Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: K-Life Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 51, Fayetteville, AR 72702 or Fayetteville.Klife.com.

To place on online tribute www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Contributed on 5/3/21 by ashaw444
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Submitted: 5/3/21 • Approved: 5/11/21 • Last Updated: 5/13/21 • R1372257-G1372257-S3

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