James Michael Crouch, 70 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 peacefully following a courageous fight with complications associated with Alzheimer’s at UAB West Hospital with his family by his side. Born on September 27, 1949 in Birmingham, AL, he was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary Lou Crouch; sister Mary Ann Taylor, and brother Jude C. Crouch.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Elizabeth Adams Crouch; two children; son, Gabriel Michael Crouch, his fiancé Neleigh Wilshusen; daughter Kimberly Elizabeth Crouch; three grandchildren, Ilysia Conti, Silas Conti, Noelle Hunt; sister Claudette Gentle; sister-in-laws, Glenda Smith (Lynn), Mimi Adams, Melissa Foster (Rick); brother- in-laws, Mike Adams (Rhonda), Ed Adams (Angela) and a host of nieces and nephews.
After graduating from John Carroll High, he went on to complete his undergraduate degree in business (accounting) and Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE).
He practiced law for 40 years in Birmingham. Mickey was a devoted husband, father, and Grandfather. He coached many sports for his children; soccer, volleyball, basketball, loved to play tennis with Gabriel, horseback ride with Kimberly, and be silly with the grandchildren. He was on the building committee for Our Lady Catholic Church, taught CCD confirmation classes for 8th grade, OLV PTO, Country Fair at OLV, and was one of the original founders of Lawyers for Life in Birmingham. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of UAB West, especially the “Dream Team” in ICU, for all their kindness and care.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 20th, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:30 pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic Church with burial in Southern Heritage Cemetery.
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