Bill Crase
June 24, 1936 ~ January 26, 2021
Bill Crase, 84, of Columbus, died at 6:12 a.m., January 26, 2021, at Silver Oaks Health Campus.
Bill was born June, 24, 1936 in Letcher, Kentucky, the son James and Ethel (Caudill) Crase. He married Doris Begley on February 29, 1956. She passed away on September 8, 2019.
Calling will be from 1:30 until 3:30 Monday, February 1, 2021, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Garland Brook Mausoleum, Garland Brook Cemetery. The funeral service will be private, with Pastor Ancel Hardin officiating. Live Streaming of Bill’s service will be made available at 3:30 on Monday, February 1, 2021, by going to www.jewellrittman.com
Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home would like to thank everyone in advanced for wearing masks and practicing social distancing while attending gatherings.
Bill worked for Cummins for 26 years before retiring. He was one of the youngest to ever retire from Cummins at age 51. In his spare time Bill enjoyed golfing and watching his favorite team, the Kentucky Wildcats. Bill was a compassionate, caring man. He often helped people in need, such as mowing for widows and even lending out his car. Married for 63 years to the Love of his life, Bill loved one woman, Doris. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home..
Survivors include a son, Billy (Carla) Crase; a daughter, Debbie (Bill) Ayers, all of Columbus; brothers, Bobby (Phyllis) Crase, Charles (Audrey) Crase, all of Columbus, Roger (Vicki) Crase of El Paso, Texas, James (Ann) Crase of Snellville, Georgia and Kenneth Crase of Letcher, Kentucky: a sister, Susie Crase of Letcher, Kentucky; grandchildren, Dana, Chad, Ben, Eric and Brad; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Donald Crase and a sister, Dorothy Jones.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.
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We will miss Bill reading his poems and handing out mints at Shiloh Baptist church.
Randy and Connie Jines
Bill was one of my favorite people. I have fond memories playing golf at quarry ridge with Bill and my dad(Arnold Bates). I also enjoyed talking Kentucky Basketball and attending the Kentucky club with Bill and Doris. Bill was always a happy person with a wonderful personality. I will truly miss Bill. In many ways Bill helped shape me into the person I am today.
My Dad passed away 2 years ago and I’m sure he would tell you how much he and mom enjoyed traveling with Bill and Doris. Great memories for them all.
I’ll never forget Bill’s reaction to seeing the mountains for the first time!! He was in awe of God’s majesty !! Great memories!! May he Rest In Peace. Prayers for Doris and the family!
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at Cummins. He was one of my first new friends when this young country boy started in 1962. He helped me many times and always had a positive word and a smile. We also had lots of fun playing sports together. I am sure he’s up there enjoying listening to that heavenly Choir with the ones that were waiting on him.
I will miss Bill and his friendly face at Greenbelt Golf Course. My wife and I enjoyed sitting on his front lawn several times listening to great music. Bill was a very giving and nice guy.
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Bobbie ,and the rest of the family Bill was a great guy and will be missed I was just thinking of him yesterday and hopping he was
Doing well. He is now with Doris again they no longer miss one another. I will be thinking of all of you probably won’t come to visitation because of the virus. Rick Guthrie
Don and I really enjoyed knowing Bill. He was always pleasant and easy to share with. He gave us lots of really good life tips and shared his love of the Lord with us. He loved his family and friends and was truly loyal with that love and friendship. I am sure he is enjoying Heaven as he is surely there. We will miss him. With love, Don and Suzette Meyer.
I want everyone to know that I”m thinking of you all. I don’t have anyones phone number anymore so wasn’t able to call and let you know. If Bob could call me I would appreciate it.
George Mills
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I loved Bill and Doris so much. Always looked forward to the Crase reunion.I always fixed the food for the family.and I also enjoyed all the guys Bill brought every year to go golfing.My Prayers and love for the family
Bill and Doris have been dear friends. The stories he wrote about the mountains and his love for those Kentucky hills made me laugh, cry, and miss them too. I will always treasure the moments we shared in putting them into print in “The Hills of Kentucky” book. I can see you now sharing them in heaven with that big smile you always had every time I saw you. Prayers for everyone.
Debbie and Darryl, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Bill was a good man and will be deeply missed. I love you both. God bless.. Love always, Melissa Crase (Missy)
My husband and I got to know Bill & Doris through the Kentucky Club. Everyone loved them both. Good times, good memories.
I had the privilege to meet Bill at CRH, he was a gem. My deepest sympathies and prayers, but I am so very happy he is reunited with his sweetheart.
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So sorry for your families loss. Knew Bill & Doris from going with our parents to the Kentucky Club. Bill had given me some pictures taken there with our parents after we lost them. He also told us about the Lincoln Jamboree in Kentucky that our son so enjoyed! So thankful for his kindness. Your family will be in our prayers! Terry, Debbie & Chris