Larry Ray Crouch

Larry Ray Crouch passed away comfortably at home in Middleton, Idaho, surrounded by his loved ones 14 April, 2023.

Larry was born 6 April 1949, in Grand Prairie, Texas, the second child of Prentice Boss Crouch and Mary Frances Freeman Crouch. He lived a life as strong, bold, and fearless as he. After 40 years working at Vought Aircraft in Grand Prairie, Larry retired and enjoyed years of travel with his wife, Sherry.

From rafting in Colorado, exploring the Rocky Mountains, road tripping to Oklahoma and Louisiana, and adventuring in Ireland, Larry brought his laugh and his fierce spirit around the world. He had the amazing skill for finding "short cuts" that turned out to be not-so-short.

In the summer months, Larry took advantage of the great outdoors of the Gem State. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, raising cattle, and cooking steaks for his friends and family. In the winter months, Larry stayed busy bowling, canning peaches, making plum jelly, working on puzzles, and playing chess with his grandsons. Larry's greatest passion was singing karaoke, which always lifted his soul. His country crooning will be greatly missed at VFW, his favorite karaoke venue in Nampa.

Larry will be remembered as a stable, stubborn, dependable man who was always there when his friends and family needed him. His last words were, "I love you," spoken to his granddaughter, Allee.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sherry Laws Crouch, his brothers Joe (Tina) and Phil (Brenda), his sister Debra (Tony), his daughter Ellen Crouch Bryant, his cherished "son" Nick Bryant, and his step-daughter Lisa Hughes Smartt, his nine grandchildren, Allee Bennett (Dylan Sack), Allen Bennett (Ashley) Kira Bryant, Darien Smartt, Jonathan Smartt (Tiffany), Davis, and Jared Smartt, (Monique), Amethyst, Jasmine and his two great-grandchildren Gabriel and Laine.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.