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 to think that he had such a meaningful life, serving people in so many ways! Obviously, based on the comments from former students, he was a great teacher, not to mention his other accomplishments.

May you rest in peace Mr. Crutchfield.. Thank you for everything......

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 sincere sympathy in your loss.

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.

May God bring Peace, Acceptance and Salvation to all who were blessed to have Mr. Crutchfield cross their paths.

Joe & I were classmates at UNC-W, class of '67.
ADRON HALL [VANCOUVER, WA]

I worked with the New Hanover County Board of Education for many years. I was sorry to hear about the loss of Joe.
My Deepest Sympathy to the whole Family.

Mr Crutchfield was my Asst Principal at NHHS in 1975 always smiling and spoke to everyone. Had good communitcation with the student body. He will be missed by those who knew him . Thanks for being a part of my highschool years .

I was a student of Mr. Crutchfield many years ago.i am sorry for your loss.