Willard John Crouch

Willard Crouch, 80, passed away on August 19, 2024, in Anderson, Indiana. Willard was born in Anderson on August 11, 1944 to the late Orson Crouch and Marguerite Augustson Crouch.

He graduated from Anderson High School in 1962 and Purdue University in 1966. Willard then obtained his Masters Degree from The Regents of the University of California. He was an Education Instructor at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana. Willard served his country in the United States Navy and taught Sociology aboard the ship. 

Willard attended Park Place Church of God & East Side Church of God. He was an avid prayer warrior and spent the last several years praying daily for his entire family. He enjoyed reading the Bible & singing or listening to hymns. His favorite bible verse was The Lord's Prayer and favorite hymn was Sweet hour of Prayer. Most importantly, he perservered through his mental illness.

He is survived by his siblings, Kenneth (Carolyn) Crouch, Elaine (Bill) Jerrils, Sharyn (Glen) Redding & Peggy (Tim) Roth; and many nieces & nephews.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents; & Brother & Sister-in-law, Lanny (Patricia) Crouch. 

A private service will be held at Bozell Funeral Homes, Brown-Butz-Diedring Chapel, Anderson, Indiana.

Memorial donations can be made in Willard's name to Anderson University or Beaumont Nursing Home.