William Crayon

August 18, 1943 - May 13, 2020

William Leon Crayon Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Park Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on August 18, 1943 at Flower Hospital and was a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School. William served in the U.S. Army receiving an honorable discharge. Best known as manager/owner of Crayons Sunoco and B.C. Towing. His enjoyment was grilling barbecue ribs, chicken, and hot dogs on his trailer named “Lady L” cooking out at the fairs…Old West End, Polish Festival and Bowling Green. He also enjoyed football and old movies. William was preceded in death by mother Louise Benjamin Payne, father Shelley L. Crayon Sr., and brother David L. Crayon. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Laurine Jackson Crayon, son William L. Crayon Jr., brothers Richard (Mary) Crayon, Shelley (Lula) Crayon, sister Angela Crayon, and wonderful nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Park Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation especially Marina Dickerson and Michelle Brown for their loving care. Funeral services will be private due to the coronavirus (covid-19), but funeral services will be streamed live on the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Facebook page. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.