Patrick R.

"Pat" Crutchfield

Patrick R. "Pat" Crutchfield, age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home in Paulding.

Pat was born on June 16, 1956 in Paulding, OH to the late Ernest and Alice (Goings) Crutchfield. Pat worked at Thompson Steel in Paulding for many years. He also maintained Straley's apartments in Paulding. Pat owned and operated two local businesses, Crutchfield Drywall & Plaster and a bar in Defiance. He loved golfing, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a loyal Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Pat will be lovingly missed by his fiancee, Pam Echols, Paulding, OH; children: Patrick Tyler Crutchfield, Georgetown, KY; Alisha (Armando) Deanda, Pemberville, OH; Derrick Echols, Huntsville, AL; Kameron (Angel) Echols, Payne, OH; brothers: Ernest (Janie) Crutchfield, Jr., Defiance, OH; Albert (Darlene) Crutchfield, Fort Wayne, IN; sisters: Barbara Eubanks, Dillsburg, PA; Mary Alice (Tommy) Wimes, Nicholsville, KY; Margaret Ann Crutchfield, Paulding, OH; three grandchildren: Jaxsen, Julian, and Jayla; beloved dog, Buddy.

Pat was also preceded in death by his brother, James Crutchfield; twin sister, Patricia Ingol; sisters, Roberta Hardman and Allison Smith-Sulfridge.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Tony Deanda officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until time of services on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Pat's memory to the Paulding County Dog Shelter.