DATELINE: Raeford Mr. Ralph Timothy Crouch of 2850 N MacFarland-Blue Rd, Raeford, NC, died September 30, 2011, at the age of 57. Mr. Crouch was born in Moore County on March 11, 1954 to Chesley T. Crouch Jr. and Ruby Strother Crouch. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors are daughter, Linda Ann Pugsley, Aberdeen, NC; brother David Crouch, King, NC; James T Crouch, Aberdeen, NC; two sisters, Rebecca Summerlin, Society Hill, SC; Rachel Wilson, Cottage Grove, MN and long-time companion Patricia Wilson, Raeford, NC and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Ashley Heights Baptist Cemetery, Aberdeen, NC with the Reverend Harold Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to; Reid Heart Center, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374. The care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 40229 US#1 Hwy, Aberdeen, NC, 28315.