Billy Dean Crowson

Billy Dean Crowson, 87, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born December 7, 1926 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late William Farris and Mamie Ashcraft Crowson. Billy was retired from Reynolds Metals, served during WWII in the United States Army, was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Penny Crowson, brothers, John and Billy's twin brother, Bobby Crowson and sisters, Pearl Buckelew and Evelyn Faye Bledsoe. He is survived by his son, Danny (Donna) Crowson of Mt. Juliet, Tenn, daughters, Janis (Ted) Meyer of Mabelvale, Robin Crowson of North Little Rock, brother, Dub,twin brothers, Ray and Ralph Crowson all of Benton, grandchildren, Daniel Crowson, Zac Meyer, Justin Meyer, Jessica Brimm, Laura Rayburn, great grandchildren, Joselyn, Kailey, Devin, Dhane, Jaden, Dylan, Ava, Anika, and Stella. Pallbearers will be Ray Crowson, Ralph Crowson, Jerry Jones, Jimmy Crowson, Dennis Bledsoe and Mike Crowson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dub Crowson. Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014 with Rev. Walt Garrett officiating. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton. Vistation will be Sunday at Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.