Dr. Gary Crouch

1943 - 2014

Dr. Gary
Wilson Crouch
LOS FRESNOS, TX. -
Dr. Gary Wilson Crouch went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 29, 2014. He was born in San Benito, Texas in 1943 to Wilson B. Crouch and Virginia Colwell Crouch.
Dr. Crouch graduated in 1961 from San Benito High School; A & M University College Station with his Bachelors in Science in 1965 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1968, from A & M University College Station. He was a Texas State Board Certified Veterinarian. He owned and practiced Veterinary Medicine from the time of his graduation in 1968. He owned Animal Medical Clinic in Brownsville, Texas and Los Fresnos, Texas.
Dr. Crouch married the love of his life Candyce Curry Crouch in 1967. They just celebrated 47 years of joyful marriage in December.
Dr. Crouch was preceded in death by his parents.
He was the proud father of three children; daughter Kimberly Crouch Johnson (Madison, MacKenzie, and Tyler); son Chance Wilson Crouch and wife Shelby (Ty, Caden and Cason); son Lance William Crouch and wife Renee (Dillon and Calley); sisters Janice Cornett (Ken) of San Benito; and Dr. Ginanna Crouch of Katy, Texas and Aunt JoAnn Colwell Dudley of Port Lavaca. Also left to miss him dearly are sisters and brothers-in-law Doug and Sharon Hansen, Craig and Sharon Curry, Russell and Jan SoRell, Clark Curry, Steve and Jill Hollon, and Clint and Angie Curry.
Gary loved the Aggies! His greatest hobby was being a livestock breeder of swine. He enjoyed being outside fishing and hunting with his sons and friends.
He was a member of First Methodist Church of Los Fresnos. Dr. Crouch was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Crouch served as National Veterinarian for the National Swine Registry Southwest Conference in Belton, Texas. He was past president of Breeding Gilt Committee, RGVLS. He was currently serving on the Judge Selection committee of the RGVLS. He was the official show veterinarian for the RGVLS.
Dr. Crouch was very active in 4H and FFA activities beginning in elementary school. His passion for raising and showing champion market hogs kept him involved in helping kids his entire life.
Dr. Crouch was a devoted fan of the Texas A&M Aggies and never lost faith that next year would be the year. Dr. Crouch will be remembered for many accomplishments but none of them will measure up to the most defining attribute in his life. Dr. Crouch spent his life and resources helping others. He will be remembered by his immediate family for his undying love and dedication to their well-being. He will be remembered by his extended family for never saying that he could not help them in their emergencies. He will be remembered by his many clients as a dedicated professional.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Service will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Pastor Melissa Nelson will officiate. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Reagan SoRell, Chase Curry, Eloy Cruz, Tristan Cruz,, Justin Shafer, and Joe Perales.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Michael Berg, Dr. Tom Godwin, Dr. Geoffrey Drake, Dr. Wayne Ivey, Wayne Shafer, Doug Hansen, Russell SoRell, Steve Hollon, Sam Magee, Ken Cornett Clint Curry, Gregg Cornett and Dan Miller.
Memorials contribution may be made to the Lower Valley Humane Society in Olmito, Texas and Dr. Gary Crouch Memorial Scholarship at the RGVLS for Breeding Gilt Showmanship Senior Division at 1000 N. Texas Blvd, Mercedes, Texas 78570.
You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a memory at:
www.buckashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.