Billy was born in Tommy Creek, West Virginia, on December 19, 1936. Following his graduation from Stoco High School in 1954, he joined the Navy as an aircraft electrician, traveling to six continents. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Ricketts, in 1956. After an honorable discharge, he studied at and then graduated from West Virginia University with an engineering degree in 1962.
He talked often of watching Jerry West play for WVU and remained a diehard Mountaineer fan throughout his life.
Billy and Margaret moved to Waynesboro in 1964, where they made their home until 2018. After 62 years of marriage, Margaret passed away in 2019.
Billy was very active in the community, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, most notably as president of the Lion’s Club and the Waynesboro Country Club.
Billy is remembered with love by his children, Debbie Baylor (Mark), Julie Vendeiro (Mike), David Crum (Susan), and Mike Crum (Paula); grandchildren, Lisa, Kathie, Scott, Kevin, Jessica, Allison, Esmé, Isabel, and Xander; great grandchildren, Abbie, David, and Nicole; sister-in-law, Nancy Cassity; and special niece Kathy Cassity.
Pursuant to his wishes, Billy’s family will celebrate his life at a later date.