John
John Crouch
d. February 28, 2017
John Henry Crouch, III, age 76, of Long Beach, passed away on February 28, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Crouch, Jr., and his mother, Miriam W.T. Simmons.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ann. S. Crouch; 3 children, Karen Ann Ross, John Henry Crouch, IV, and James Taylor Crouch; and 3 grandchildren, Ray Henry Ross, John Paul Ross, and Emily Grace Ross.
Mr. Crouch was a native of Greenville, MS and a longtime resident of Long Beach. He earned a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1961, Masters of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1963, and Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1975. His career began with Boeing (1962-1973), Private practice as an attorney, Paceco, Inc. (1979-1989), Arkel International (1989-1990), and Ingalls Shipbuilding (1990-1992). Mr. Crouch received the "Silver Snoopy" Award for his work on the Apollo Moon missions, served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Space Law (1974-75), staff member of the Mississippi Law Journal, Commissioner Long Beach Water Management District (1983-92), Long Beach School Board President (1985-89), and President of the Harrison County Bar Association (2006).
He was an avid model railroader, and enjoyed volunteering at the Infinity Science Center. Also a writer, he authored several books, including The Monocacy Legacy, and When Saturn Hit the Moon: The Saturn V Lunar Impact Story. Mr. Crouch also coached women's softball in Long Beach and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Long Beach. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Long Beach, MS on Saturday, March 18, 2017, starting at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
One the joys of his life was the volunteer work he did at the Infinity Science Center, where he educated children and the curious about the space program. Memorial Contributions can be made at: http://www.visitinfinity.com/john-h-crouch-memorial-fund
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Crouch, Jr., and his mother, Miriam W.T. Simmons.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ann. S. Crouch; 3 children, Karen Ann Ross, John Henry Crouch, IV, and James Taylor Crouch; and 3 grandchildren, Ray Henry Ross, John Paul Ross, and Emily Grace Ross.
Mr. Crouch was a native of Greenville, MS and a longtime resident of Long Beach. He earned a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1961, Masters of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1963, and Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1975. His career began with Boeing (1962-1973), Private practice as an attorney, Paceco, Inc. (1979-1989), Arkel International (1989-1990), and Ingalls Shipbuilding (1990-1992). Mr. Crouch received the "Silver Snoopy" Award for his work on the Apollo Moon missions, served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Space Law (1974-75), staff member of the Mississippi Law Journal, Commissioner Long Beach Water Management District (1983-92), Long Beach School Board President (1985-89), and President of the Harrison County Bar Association (2006).
He was an avid model railroader, and enjoyed volunteering at the Infinity Science Center. Also a writer, he authored several books, including The Monocacy Legacy, and When Saturn Hit the Moon: The Saturn V Lunar Impact Story. Mr. Crouch also coached women's softball in Long Beach and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Long Beach. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Long Beach, MS on Saturday, March 18, 2017, starting at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m.
One the joys of his life was the volunteer work he did at the Infinity Science Center, where he educated children and the curious about the space program. Memorial Contributions can be made at: http://www.visitinfinity.com/john-h-crouch-memorial-fund
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
MAR 18. 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM First United Methodist Church Long Beach 208 Pine Street Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
Service
MAR 18. 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM First United Methodist Church Long Beach 208 Pine Street Long Beach, MS, US, 39560
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