Matthew Alan Crouch was born in Houston, on Aug. 9, 1986, to his proud parents William Crouch and Diane (nee Soland) Crouch. He lost his battle to COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.

He served his Lord through his church membership and service - the past 25 years with St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton, Texas.

After his completion of a course in computers his junior year of high school Matt decided that he wanted to pursue a career in the computer industry. He self-taught himself the knowledge necessary to complete the CompTIA A+ certification as a computer technician in August 2003. Matt obtained his first job at Sky Ranch in Van, Texas, as their computer technician. He was able to gain and utilize that experience all through his college years. Upon graduation from high school in 2004 he attended Tyler Junior College where he obtained an associate of science degree in computer technology in January 2007. He continued his education at the University of Texas Tyler and received his bachelor’s degree in computer information in June 2009.

He started his own business, Crouch IT Services, in September 2009. In July 2010, he started employment with East Texas Copy Systems as a computer engineer in their newly formed Professional Services division. Matt expanded his computer knowledge to include network administration, sales support and project management. With the sale of the company to Datamax, Inc. in 2018, Matt continued to mentor and train other engineers sharing his knowledge and expertise. Four months ago, he joined Cynergy Technology, Inc. as their project manager/sales support engineer. It was his greatest desire to utilize his skills to affect positive changes to processes and personnel to achieve successful results for his newfound business family.

Matt is survived by his parents, godparents, Gerald Kinsella and Kimberly Taylor; aunts, Juliana Crouch and Inez Soland; uncle, John Soland (Linda); aunt, Paula Scardino (John); aunt, Linda Naff; uncle, Patrick Soland (Mona) and nine cousins.

The family especially wishes to thank and commend all the doctors and nurses who provided the excellent and compassionate care and service to both Matt and his family and friends at UT Health East Texas. Requests for Mass intentions may be made at St. Therese Catholic Church at 903-567-4286.