John Elvin Crouch

John Elvin Crouch, age 83, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025, at his residence in Itasca, Texas.

John was born October 3, 1941, in Itasca and was the son of Elvin and Mildred (Smith) Crouch. He attended Itasca schools and was a 1960 graduate of Itasca High School. He attended Tarleton in Stephenville on a football scholarship. After college, he returned to Itasca to marry his high school sweetheart, Mary Westberry and started farming. John worked at Harris Electric for 10 years, Miller Brewery for 32 years, baled and hauled hay and worked seasonally at the cotton gin. He was known to work days and nights farming and ranching and still found time to help his Mom and Dad.

John is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Smitty Crouch. 

Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Westberry Crouch of Itasca; sister Jane Cowart and husband Clint of Beeville; daughter Andrea Hanna and husband David of Godley; sons John David Crouch and wife Laura of Itasca and Ethan Crouch and Dana of Itasca; grandchildren John Ryan Crouch, Cheyenne Holloway and husband Prescott and Hoston Hanna and wife Jordan; great-grandchildren Halle Jo, Henley Jane and Harrison John Holloway and McKinley Hanna; numerous relatives and friends and his beloved pets, Marty, Trump and Cat.

Memorials may be made to Hill County Paw Pals and Tunnel To Towers Foundation.

As he wished, no funeral will be held. A celebration of life with family and friends will be held at a later date.