Missing Ken Crutchfield
The limits of love know no bounds, as Ken Crutchfield proved with his bottomless devotion to all things Wake Forest. I was lucky enough to get to know Ken, so I realize what a blow his passing yesterday at age 72 is to the school and its athletic programs he so steadfastly supported.
Ken proved that one doesn’t have to have a Wake Forest degree to be a true Deacon. His alma mater was High Point, class of 1961, but he grew up in Forsyth County and returned back across the county line upon graduation to adopt Wake Forest as his chosen team. He became and remained especially active in the Deacon Club, serving as president from 1981 through 1983 and was a valued friend to many who played and coached football and basketball for the Deacons.
He also taught his son, Chip, to love Wake Forest as much as he did and in that endeavor, he clearly succeeded. I know you’ll miss you Dad, Chip, but take heart in knowing you’re not alone.