Joe Thomas Crutchfield

Katherine, I used to go to Hillsborough Methodist Church with you and had at least one high school class with Joe. He was a grade ahead of me, but classmate came the closest of the categories offered by this website. I thought of him today when I heard the song "Deep Purple" on the radio; it reminded me of him, since I once heard him play it at Hillsboro High . I looked him up online to see where you and he were living and was sad to find his obituary. However, I was really pleased...

I have fond memories of Joe from working as a therapeutic assistant to a student in his English class. I learned a lot from him and regret that I lost contact with him over the years. My condolences to the family.
Ann Dosher, Wilmington, N.C.

I loved Mr. Crutchfield when he taught me at Roland Grise. I was inspired by him and genuinely wanted to do my best work in his class. I clearly remember the comments he wrote on a paper I did on Amelia Earhart. When he told me a few years later that he was disappointed in my report card at NHHS, I got my act back together. He touched my life in a loving and memorable way, as I am sure he did countless others, and I have thought of him many, many times through the years. You have my most...

Kathryn-I am sorry to learn of Joe's passing. He was obviously well thought of and respected as a teacher and as a person. I well remember the many kindnesses you and Granville showed me when I first came to the law firm. Take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
Alton

I was a student of Mr. Cruthfield's at Roland Grise. I have fond memories of Mr. Crutchfield as one of my very favorite teachers. He cared about his students and made learning fun and interesting. He is a teacher I have remembered all these many years! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Mr Crutchfield was one of my teachers at Roland Grise. I had a lot of good teachers, but he stands out in my mind as one I really remember enjoying his class. He loved the young students and made learning fun. I wish I would have known him as an adult. He sounds like he was a wonderful man.

Paula Phelps Turner

Kathryn,
We are so sorry for your loss. My mom has such fond memories of you both. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

As a student growing up and graduating from New Hanover Schools, I remember Mr. Crutchfield as an advocate for students. He as a good man. Condolences to the family.