James "Jim" Phillips Crouch

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Visitation Schedule
Public Visitation
Roller-Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
1:30-2:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
2:00 pm
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sidney and Myers Streets
Batesville, AR  72501
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR  72202


Kiwanis Children's Scholarship Fund
Attn Andy Walmsley 200 S Third Street
Batesville, AR  72501
James "Jim" Phillips Crouch

of Batesville, AR

May 15, 1930 - July 2, 2017

James Phillips ''Jim'' Crouch, 87, finished his race and passed away peacefully on July 2, 2017. He was born May 15, 1930 to Francis and Allen L. Crouch II in Batesville, Arkansas. Jim attended Batesville schools followed by Principia College, The University of Alabama and the University of Arkansas. He married Jean Rutherford in 1948 and they shared a long life together as business and life partners. He farmed and raised Angus cattle in his early years, then joined his father in 1958 in the family business, Crouch Funeral Home. Jim assumed the role of CEO upon his father's death and ran the company with his wife Jean until 2003. Jim was a people person and always remembered every family member. He was extremely proud to have seen the family company reach 100 years of service in northeast Arkansas.
Jim was an active Jaycee and a proud member of Kiwanis for over 40 years. He achieved the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite of Free Masons. He took great care and was a great comfort to families while working with Crouch Funeral Home. He was always a professional and he usually had a humorous anecdote to share with those families.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jean. He is survived by his only brother, Allen L. ''Pat'' Crouch III of Batesville and by his son, Allen R. Crouch of Batesville, his two daughters, Katherine C. Hughes of Bellevue, Washington and Laura A. Crouch of San Diego. He has five grandchildren including Amy Crouch-Howard of Bellevue, Nebraska, Nathan Crouch of Newark, Arkansas and Vanessa Ethan Hughes of Bellevue, Washington and Mika Richardson. His seven great-grandchildren include Andrew Bradley, Evan and Julianna Howard and Kallie Lee and Nash Allen Crouch, K-Leigh Smith and Kayla Richardson.
Our family would like to give special thanks to all his home caregivers and WRMC staff for their help during the past few months. We were blessed with wonderful people that made his last days comfortable and enjoyable. We thank you for your loving and deep support.
A visitation and services will be held at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville on Wednesday, July 5th at 1:30-2:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. A graveside service will immediately follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, #1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202 or Batesville Kiwanis Children's Scholarship Fund, c/o Andy Walmsley, Citizens Bank, 200 S. 3rd Street, Batesville, AR 72501


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19 Condolence(s)
ROBERT FORD
TUCKER, GA
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Friday, July 7, 2017

Dear Crouch Family,

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Jim was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed by many.

Thinking of you,
Robert Ford, Ronald Ford and Rebecca Ford Doster

Sharon Jamison Bressler
Hot Springs Village,
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Thursday, July 6, 2017

I didn't know Mr Crouch but attended college with and knew his daughter Laura. I wanted to let her know that I am thinking of her during this difficult time.

Jerry /Karla Shipman
Sherwood,
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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Jim. Especially sorry I am out of state and won't be there with Al & his family. Mr Jim's family are in our prayers.

Christy Holt
Jonesboro, AR
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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Our prayers for you family during this time.

Lawanda mize
Jonesboro,
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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Thinking of the family in your time of loss

John R Stipe
Forrest City, AR
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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Jim was a great man, a good friend, who made a great contribution to his community, the state and the nation.
Jim and I were in Batesville High School in the class of 1948.
We were also at the U of A at the same time. I recall one time I was riding home with Jim in the fog on Boston Mountains. We could hardly see the road but Jim got us through.
My father bought bulls from Jim's father, but I relocated to Forrest City, got busy and we lost connections except at class reunions.
Jim will be missed, but he like all of us, has gone to his reward.
May God comfort all of you.
John R Stipe

Jan Burrow Qualls
Batesville, AR
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Monday, July 3, 2017

Amy ,and the rest of family you are in my thoughts and prayers ,,he was a good man and will be missed

JoAnn Scarbrough Davidson
Hot Springs,
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Monday, July 3, 2017

Kathy I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Jim was a very nice gentleman & he had a big heart and comfort for everyone he met. He will be missed by all that new Jim. Again my condolences for you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ed and Diane McClure
Batesville, AR
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Monday, July 3, 2017

So very sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family during these very difficult times. May God give each of you strength and courage.

Sheryl Brown Champlin
Little Elm, TX
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Monday, July 3, 2017

My deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss. The highest price of love is grief. Thinking of Laura and the rest of the Crouch family. Sheryl Brown Champlin, classmate of Laura's - Batesville

charles covington
Batesville, AR
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Monday, July 3, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I will always remember how fun he was to be around. He always had a funny joke or comment. He loved his family and loved helping others. He will be greatly missed. My prayers for Al and the rest of his family. God bless.

Kathy A. Goff Reeves
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Monday, July 3, 2017

Laura so sorry for your loss of your father. Sending prayers for you and your siblings. I have missed you over the years, hate this is how or why we get in touch. Sending love girl....

Kitty Skinner Wilson
Batesville,
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Monday, July 3, 2017

So very sorry for your loss.
Many prayers for your family.
Kitty

Larry Kimmer
Little Rock,
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Jim buried all of my family. God bless all of the family.

Gina Robertson
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jim. He will be greatly missed! Jim was great at what he did and was always the same! Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. God bless!

Regina Bryant
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Kat and Laura, I was so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a neat guy! I remember he had so many stories to tell and would always make us laugh! When we were coming home from St. Croix and your plane got hijacked to Cuba, Kat, he joked you had decided to pick up some Cuban cigars for him! He was one of the good guys! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this trying time.
Love, Gina

Glenn Edwards Family
Batesville,
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family🙏🙏. Glenn Edwards and Family

Betty Burge Cockrill
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with each family member.

Jarrod Krepps family
Batesville,
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Sunday, July 2, 2017

Our love and sympathy goes out for your family. God bless you.