Thomas Seward Crouch (USAF Ret.), 88, of Ft. Worth, passed away Friday December 27, 2019. He was a man worthy of the great respect and love that all who crossed his path had for him. Born on April 17, 1931 in Astoria, New York, Tom received a B.S. in Mining Engineering from Michigan Tech University. He married the love of his life, Beverly Montangue, on March 7, 1953 in Houghton, Michigan. After 20 years as an officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force, including service in Vietnam, he was a letter carrier for the postal service. He had an extensive volunteer record, including at Harris Hospital Southwest and served in leadership positions for Westminster Presbyterian Church, at which he was a member for nearly five decades. Preceded in death by parents, Willard, Sr. and Dorothy (Dortch), and brothers Willard, Jr., and Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beverly, daughters Sharon Wilson (Chris) of Ft. Worth and Liz Hinderleider (Mark) of Jamestown, New York, son Thomas (Teresa) of Fountain Hills, Arizona, grandchildren Lauren Graeber (Dave), Craig Hinderleider (Nicole) of Jamestown, New York, Stephen Wilson of Dallas, Kent Hinderleider of Jamestown, New York, Neil Hinderleider of Jamestown, New York, Brian Crouch of Durham, North Carolina, and Erik Crouch of Los Angeles, great-grandchildren Etienne Wilson, Savannah Graeber, and Braxton Hinderleider, nieces Diane Gonzales of South Carolina, Donna Crouch of Michigan, Linda Crouch of Pennsylvania, Beth Williamson of Virginia, Christine Sanchez of Virginia, and Kim Crouch of Indiana. Funeral arrangements will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday January 1, 2020 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Laurel Land. Memorials can be made Westminster Presbyterian Church.
