William Elton "Billy" Crenshaw Jr.

November 12, 1936 - March 28, 2021

Mr. William Elton "Billy" Crenshaw, Jr. died on Sunday, March 28, 2021, surrounded by family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Billy was born on November 12, 1936 in Earle, Arkansas, to the late William Elton and Pearl Elizabeth Hill Crenshaw, Sr. Billy was a grocer at Crenshaw's Grocery in Earle, he served in the United States Air Force, and loved woodworking. In 1960, Billy married Bonnie Faye Wilson Crenshaw. They were blessed with three children, Beth, Scott and Wendy. His family brought him so much joy and laughter. Billy loved the Lord and was a member of Earle First Assembly of God. Billy is survived by his wife, Bonnie Crenshaw of the home, children, Beth Ratliff and husband Johnny of Wynne, Scott Crenshaw and wife Shelly of Fort Smith, and Wendy Watson and husband, Mike of Parkin. He is also survived by his sister, Caroline Strubbe of Florida, grandchildren, Johnny Ratliff, Sydney Ratliff, Spencer Crenshaw, Sawyer Crenshaw, Courtney Busby, Laura Ray, Britney Watson, Emma Watson and Olivia Watson and great grandchildren, Avley Busby, Ella Mae Busby, Noah Ray, and Nathan Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pearl Crenshaw, grandchildren, Shelby Ratliff, Wes Coats and Wilson Watson. Graveside services will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery at Birdeye on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11 AM, with military honors. Memorials may be made to the Earle First Assembly of God P. O. Box 236, Earle, Arkansas 72331.