Ralph CROUCH

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ralph Crouch, age 86, was born March 5, 1925 and died September 9, 2011 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A retired employee of McMinnville Concrete Company and member of the Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Roy and Clarcy Kennedy Crouch. He was married March 9, 1946 to Drucilla Mason Crouch who preceded him in death January 19, 2008. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Doyle Lewis Crouch and four brothers, Winford, Homer, Edward and Wilburn Crouch. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Gail Crouch of McMinnville; granddaughter, Cynthia Stender and husband, Michael of Murfreesboro, TN; grandson, Brentt Crouch and wife, Nicole of McMinnville; great-grandchildren, Gillian (Wesley) Patterson, Brennan, Alyssa Beth, Sarah Faith and Aleiagrace Stender and Alexis, Addyson, Ashton and Ansley Crouch; special friend, Nan Cantrell of McMinnville; two brothers, Willie Crouch of Bradyville, TN and Willis "H.L." Crouch of McMinnville; sister, Lucille Crouch of Bradyville, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 in High's Chapel with Tony Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bybee Branch Church of Christ Youth Group c/o High's.