STATE ROAD - Cecil Calbert Crouse, Sr.. Mr. Cecil Crouse, Sr. of State Road passed away at his home on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Born in Alleghany May 1, 1920 to the late George and Pearl Andrews Crouse, he was 89.

Cecil was a Postal Contractor and served in the United States Armed Forces.

He is survived by his children: Jane Reynolds (Bill) of State Road, Ann "Annie Belle" Crouse Cook of State Road, Nancy Crouse of State Road, and Cecil "Bud" Crouse, Jr. of North Wilkesboro. two brothers: Woodrow Crouse of Thurmond, Malhon Crouse (Ina Rae) of Kernersville and a sister, Ima Jean Chappell (James) of Elkin. Along with four grandchildren: Sarah Bartley (Dale), Krista Seagraves, Caleb Gullatt, Bailee Crouse, seven great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.
A very special friend and extended family, Wanda Caudill

He is preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Etta Hutchens Crouse, two sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be held at Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, Tuesday, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., followed by the service on Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. John Pillsbury and Rev. Michael Harrell officiating.

Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 9, 2010