Barbara & Jimmy Crouch

Jimmy and Barbara Crouch (pictured above) will soon be starting an exciting new chapter in their lives. After more than 40 years of making Port O’Connor home, they will be moving to Bastrop, Texas to be near their children and grandchildren. Son Jimmy, Jr., daughter Joni, their spouses and the grands CC and Shawn will be welcoming them. Both grandchildren are recently engaged and will be getting married soon, so lots of excitement is stirring. Still, it is bittersweet to Jimmie and Barbara to leave this town they lovingly call home.

Jimmy lived and worked hard here as a radio announcer known as ‘the mouth of the south,’ ran fishing charters on his loved boat the ‘Can’t Miss,’ was a trusted house sitter for part timers and was well known as a talented bird carver.

Barbara taught 4th grade in POC for 18 years, shaping the lives of many of our leading locals. She also skillfully played the organ at 1st Baptist for more than 16 years, was an active member of the book club, is an avid shell collector and beachcomber and a highly competitive bridge player.

They lived in Lockhart for a time, but POC is home sweet home. They have a new house awaiting them in Bastrop with many chosen features and custom touches they will really enjoy. Barbara hopes they can find some fun activities and new friends in the area and make it feel like home soon. With tears in her eyes and a catch in her voice the beautiful Barbara said she would miss the water, the town, but most of all the people here. She said they have been a part of Port O’Connor for so long, it feels strange to move. “We hate to go, but we have to. We may need our children’s help and support and we want to be there for them, too.”

Blessings as you go, Jimmy and Barbara! You will be missed, but the mark you made on our community and its people will remain.