Michael Crutcher

Michael Ray Crutcher, 76, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born February 25, 1944 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Claude Clinton and Ellen Hazel Ingle.

Mike was a lifelong arborist. He retired after 19 years working for the City of Cape Girardeau as leadman for the street department.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Mike was known for being a kind man willing to help anyone in any way. He loved his bride of 56 years with his whole heart. He took pride in being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mike and Wilma "Faye" DeJournett were united in marriage Feb. 22, 1964, at Jackson, and she survives of the home.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Crutcher; two daughters, Michelle (Dennis) Jones of Millersville and Bev (Brad) Rhodes of Advance, Missouri; a brother, David Crutcher of High Ridge, Missouri; three granddaughters, Anna Tankersley, Laura Perko and Katy Wondel; and six great-grandchildren, Natalee Kiplinger, Holly and Alexis Pruitt, Landree Tankersley, Hazel Wondel and Preslee Green.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance. A memorial service will be at noon at the chapel. The Revs. Bryan Wendling and Karen Nothdurft will officiate.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Kenny Rogers Center in Sikeston, Missouri, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Jackson.