Thomas A. Crouse

Thomas “Alton” Crouse, 92, of Eldersville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bristol, New Hampshire, and Sparta, North Carolina, died Monday July 9, 2018, at home. He was born June 10, 1926, in Stratford, North Carolina, the son of the late Charlie Franklin and Minnie Leota Estep Crouse. Chief Petty Officer Crouse served for 23 years and retired from the United States Navy, having enlisted during WWII. He also had a career as a real estate agent for many years in Bristol, NH. He was a prior Commander of the Bristol American Legion, Quartermaster of the Bristol VFW, and member of the Bristol Lions Club. Surviving are a sister Ruth Gibbs (Thomas); a sister-in-law Beulah Estep Crouse; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his wife of 48 years, Jacqueline Plankey Crouse; five brothers, Talmadge Crouse, Everett Crouse, Herman Crouse, James “Millard” Crouse and an infant brother; three sisters, Ruby Jacobs, Alma Michaels, and Elvira Crowe Brooks. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Cemetery in Sparta, 4582 Antioch Church Road, Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina 28675, or Homeland Cemetery, 378 Pleasant Street, Bristol, New Hampshire 03222. Tom Alton Crouse will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives.