Franklin "Pat" Dale Crouch

Mr. Franklin Dale Crouch, affectionately known as "Pat" by many, made his Heavenly transition on September 11, 2002. Pat was born on September 22, 1933 in Charleston, WV. Pat served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Pat was united in Holy Matrimony to Lillian Jean Donahoe who preceded him in death. Pat moved from Huntington, West Virginia to Tampa, Florida in 1968. Pat worked for the Tampa Tribune for over 30 years in the pressroom. Pat was a member of Central Baptist Church of Brandon.

Pat leaves to celebrate his life his three children, son Larry (Pam) Crouch; daughters, Sharon Thacker and Karen Crouch; three grandchildren Eric (Kate) Crouch, Justin (Jessica) Shepard, Cameron (Sarah) Thacker, and two great-grandchildren.