William H. “Bill” Crutcher, 91, of Raytown, MO passed away peacefully, May 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 1-2pm, followed by funeral services at 2pm, Wednesday, May 14 at Floral Hills Funeral Home.
Bill was born December 21, 1922 to Ray and Faye Crutcher in Girard, KS. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1939. Bill was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman First Class and worked as a conductor for the Milwaukee Railroad for 35 years. He lived in Raytown since 1954 and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Raytown. At church, he was involved with many construction projects, an usher, and the main greeter for a number of years. He was an active participant in the Heart of America Christmas Pageant, as well as an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved traveling.
Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Betty. Survivors include his children, Judy Saling and husband, Bob of Kansas City, MO; Dick Crutcher and wife, Dixie of Liberty, MO and Gary Crutcher and wife, Nancy of Blue Springs, MO; 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Hospice.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, 816-353-1218)
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