James R. Crouch

James R. Crouch, 51, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Allure of Geneseo. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes and Crematory – Geneseo Chapel.  Burial will follow at Colbert Cemetery, Hanna Township, Geneseo. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the family.

James was born on March 18, 1969, the son of Jesse and Cheryl (Carey) Crouch, in Silvis, IL. He graduated from JD Darnell High School in Geneseo and attended Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University. He was a machine operator for Micron Industries. James enjoyed genealogy, bird watching, and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Those left to cherish the memories of James are his parents, Jesse and Cheryl, Geneseo, IL; his sisters, Rebecca (Rick) Hixson, Orion, IL,  and Jennifer (Zak) Domogalla, Muscle Shoals, AL; nieces and nephews, Nick (Stephanie) Hixson, Orion, IL, Sam (Jerry) Rhoades, Orion, IL, Colby (Laura) Hixson Bettendorf, IA; and three great-nieces, Emmalynn, Hadlee, and Alayna.

James was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse.