Addison Z. Crouch, 77, of DeGraff, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 5, 2022, at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Addison was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on February 2, 1944, to the late Zerah F. and Louise H. (Stalkfleet) Crouch.
Addison is survived by his wife Irene E. (Harkey) Crouch, whom he married on May 24, 1975. He is also survived by their son and daughter-in-law Zerah and Brooxie Crouch of DeGraff, grandsons Addison Zander Crouch and Cooper Crouch. Addison is also survived by his daughter Teresa (Joe) Snowden of Mobile, Alabama, granddaughters Sarah (Tyler) Johnson and Olivia Snowden, daughter Valerie Beechler of Springfield, Illinois, grandchildren Alexandra Beechler and Michael Feagens; and a brother Randy (Bobbie) Crouch of Illinois. Also surviving are “grandchildren by heart” Chris (Liz) White of Toledo and Greg White of Dayton, and three great-grandchildren.
Addison was a veteran of the US Army and Iowa National Guard. He worked for 33 years at Navistar and then drove school bus for six years with the West Liberty – Salem and Riverside School Districts. He was an active member of AA with 41 years of sobriety. Addison was an avid fisherman and enjoyed teaching young people how to fish. He was a member of Boggs Lodge F&AM, West Liberty United Church of Christ and attended the DeGraff United Methodist Church.
Friends may call on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 10am to noon at the DeGraff United Methodist Church, where Pastor Michael Mitchell will officiate Addison’s memorial service at noon. Following the service, military honors will be provided by members of the Logan County Honor Guard. Please be symptom-free and consider wearing a mask.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Liberty United Church of Christ, 212 Newell St., West Liberty, OH 43357, or to DeGraff United Methodist Church, 1839 Co Rd 24 South, DeGraff, OH 43318.
Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, DeGraff, is honored to serve the Crouch family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.