James Newton Crouch

Mr. Crouch was born on April 22, 1948 in Jackson to the late, James T. and Lou Ellen Wright Crouch. He graduated from North Side High School in the class of 1966 and later went for further vocational training at Jackson Area Vocational School. He married Diane Lillard on October 28, 1972 and they would have celebrated 49 years of marriage this year. Mr. Crouch began his working career with Conalco and then later on went to work for TDOT where he retired after 30 + years of service. He was a lifelong member of Poplar Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter in law, Jennifer Crouch.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Lillard Crouch; three sons, Michael Crouch, Ryan Crouch, and Kevin Crouch; two granddaughters, Amber Crouch (Kari Smith) and Amanda Crouch; and one great grandson due in February; two brothers-in-law, David Woods (Cherie) and Allen Lillard (Debbie).

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., officiated by Bro. Richard Bragg. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.

For those desiring, the family requests that memorials be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Crouch family.