Paul Edward Crouse Sr., 84, of Longwood, and formerly of Plant City, died Feb. 13, 2015, at Florida Hospital Altamonte.
Born Oct. 14, 1930, in Canebrake, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lewis Sr. and Ola Wade Crouse. He was the husband of Betty Jean Dillon Crouse; she survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and owned and operated the Old Dixie Chicken Restaurant in the Pinecastle/Orlando area for more than 30 years, even until his death.
Also surviving are son, Paul Crouse Jr.; daughters, Pamela (Mark) Mawdsley and Vicki (Tony) Lupo; brothers, Ray, Lewis Jr., Benny and Dale Crouse; sister, Eunice Moore; grandchildren, Paul Crouse III, Shawn and Michael Mawdsley, and April and Angela Lupo. He was predeceased by brother, Allen Crouse.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Mt. Enon Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made in Mr. Crouse’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.