Jerry Crouse

Reverend Jerry Roy Crouse, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, minister of the gospel and servant of the Lord; heard the Master saying, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Born on November 10, 1937, youngest son of Roy and Lillian Crouse; he grew up in Dyer, Tennessee with four brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by brothers Carl, Chester, Adron, and Frank Crouse and by his sister, Dean Hicks. He served as a minister of the gospel for 47 years, serving churches in Weakley, Gibson and Crockett Counties. Those left to carry on his legacy include loving wife of 54 years, Nancy; three daughters, Joy (Steve) Patterson of Jackson, Sherry (Jeff) Whitby of Trenton and Beth (Michael) Glover of Trenton; five grandchildren Charity (Brett) Henry, Hunter Whitby, Hope (fiancé’ Tyler Hickman) Patterson, Jonathan Glover, and Hayden Whitby; one sister Carol (Irvin) Cooper of Humboldt; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. He has laid out this generational blessing because of his faithfulness to the Lord. Deut. 5:10 “The Lord displays grace to the thousandth generation of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Funeral services for Reverend Jerry Crouse will be conducted on Friday, February 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God church in Dyer with Bro. James Roberts and Bro. Clyde Rose officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery of Dyer. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 20, 2014, from 5-9 p.m. at the church. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Reverend Jerry Roy Crouse.