Ernest H. Crouch, 91, of Cameron passed peacefully at the Quail Haven Nursing Facility on Sept. 2nd.

A celebration of his life will be held Monday, 2:00 PM at the Ashley Heights Church Cemetery, 501 Reservation Rd., Aberdeen, NC.  Dr. David M. Helms will conduct the services.

Born in Hoke County, he was the son of the late Chesley T. Crouch and Ina Mary Thompson Crouch.  Ernest went to school in Hoke County and joined the military in 1945, serving in WWII.  He married Nancy Marie Lancaster on Nov. 10, 1948.  He continued to serve his country in the United States Air Force, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.  His career in the Air Force continued for 26 years until he retired in 1972, having earned the rank of Senior Master Sargent.

After retirement from active duty Ernest started working for Fowler Electric in Southern Pines as an electrician. Ernest was very active with the Air Force Sergeants Association during the ’70s and ’80s and served as president for several years.

After retiring from Fowler Electric Ernest and Marie bought a trailer and put it on their lot at Holden Beach, NC. They spent many enjoyable years together and with family at their beach home.

Ernest loved to grow things and for years he had a large garden at his home in Cameron. He also enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, reading and could fix or build almost anything.

In addition to his parents, Ernest is predeceased in death by his wife of 70 years, Nancy Marie Crouch and son Larry Stevenson Crouch, brothers  Chesley Crouch Jr, Hardin Crouch and sisters Bucilla Corbett and Cora Lee Hodgson.

Ernest was the father of Jeff Crouch (Tracey), Ronnie Crouch, Carolyn Lipscomb (Bill), & Teresa Hartsell (Mike). He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren EJ, Jeffrey Jr, Matthew, Melissa, Daniel, Jenny, Robert and Jennifer; and 11 great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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