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JAMES CRUTCHFIELD Obituary

CRUTCHFIELD JAMES, JR. It is with profound sadness we write that James Crutchfield Jr., age 58, passed on November 16, 2023, after an illness and hospitalization. Jim is survived by his loving parents, Pam and Jim Crutchfield, devoted sons Carter and Jackson and former wife Lark Farrill, caring sisters Leslie (Crutchfield) Macintyre and Margaret (Crutchfield) Robertson, brothers-in-law Anthony and Ian, and many nieces and nephews. Jim grew up in Devon and Wayne, PA, and enjoyed summers at Camp Susquehannock where he developed a love of sports. Jim attended The Hill School, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and studied at the American University of Paris. He was a proud member of Chi Psi at UNC where he forged many lifelong friendships. Jim enjoyed hockey, football, wrestling, and running. He also had a deep passion for music and the visual arts, playing guitar in bands in his youth and painting canvases throughout his life. After college, Jim worked in advertising and media in NYC, and was drawn to the city's vibrant music and arts scene. Jim married and started a family in Glen Ridge, NJ, and as his sons grew older, he dedicated himself to their sports as a coach and mentor for baseball, football, lacrosse, and hockey. Our family will cherish many happy memories of Jim- sailing on the Chesapeake, cooking and enjoying NC-style BBQ, visiting the Outer Banks at Thanksgiving, playing golf, watching sports – especially the Philadelphia Eagles - and cheering on his sons at their myriad games. We will miss Jim as a son, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 11:00 A.M. at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr PA.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2023.

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James Beeler

December 21, 2023

Was unable to make Jim´s memorial service and now find myself 4 miles from The Hill School for work. Echoing my fellow fraternity brother´s sentiment: Missing Jim.

Andy Taubman

December 16, 2023

Missing Jim. UNC Chi Psi

Ken Baldwin

December 13, 2023

Jim, just read about the death of your son. Charlotte and I send our sympathy to both you and Pam. Please know you both are in our prayers.
Charlotte & Ken

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