Richard "Dic" Van Crouse, 73, of Mullins passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home.  He was known as "Cowboy" to many of his friends.  Born in Tennessee on October 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Thomas Crouse, Sr. and the late Eugenia Lucille Silver Crouse.

Dic believed in hard work and was involved in numerous business ventures throughout his life.  He was an entrepreneur and owned several businesses in the Marion County area.  In his early years, Dic worked as an entertainer in Nashville, singing and writing music.

In addition to his parents, Dic was predeceased by a brother, Kenny Crouse.

He is survived by his son, Bruce Wyatt (Crystal Turner) of Mullins; two brothers, Keith Crouse (Lenore) of Marion and Tommy Crouse of Tennessee; a sister, Karen Valerie Crouse of Los Angeles, California; two grandchildren, Blair Floyd, Isabella Turner and a grandchild due in September; several nieces and nephews, and his former wife and caregiver, Greta M. Crouse.

The family will receive friends and celebrate Dic's life between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins.  The family will lay Dic to rest in a private family committal service earlier in the day.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.