Michael "Mike" David Crouse

Michael “Mike” David Crouse closed his eyes on Sunday January 30, 2022 and opened them in Heaven. Mike was born October 22, 1949 in Guilford County to the late James Winfred Crouse and Jean McCluskey Crouse. Mike was a member of Union Cross Friends Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and elder.  Mr. Crouse served as County Commissioner from 1982 – 1994, also served on the board for YVEDDI for 34 years. Mike was the Principal for East Bend Elementary School for 16 years. Mike was one who loved to talk to people about his Lord and Savior. Mike loved coaching Basketball and most of all he loved singing Jesus Loves Me to his granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter in law Sarah Klosek Crouse. He is survived by his wife Pamela Shore Crouse; children Lance (Emily) Crouse, Brock Crouse, Kerry Crouse; granddaughter Peyton Crouse; brother Bruce (Ellen) Crouse. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday February 3, 2022 at Union Cross Friends Church by Dr. Robin Dixon and Rev Jared Warden. He will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family ask that mask be worn for the visitation and service. The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for the loving care given to Mr. Crouse. Memorials may be made to Union Cross Friends Building Fund    2533 Union Cross Church Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Crouse family.