James Elmer Crouch Jr.

James Elmer Crouch, Jr., 83, of Thaxton, died February 27, 2010 in Oakwood Manor. He was born in Bedford County on October 10, 1926, a son of the late James Elmer Crouch, Sr. and Nora Taylor Crouch. He was retired from Rubatex with 36 years service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeraldine Witt Crouch; a son, Wayne Crouch and his wife, Delila; granddaughter, Cassie Crouch; a sister, Ruby Crouch Simpson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Burch-Messier Funeral Home, with Bill Moss presiding. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 West Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.