Billy was born to J. R. Crone and Emma Marie Schmidt, April 1950, in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by his sister Betty Dorrance, niece Ronda Plunkett, and nephew Ellis Dorrance Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents J. R. and Emma Marie Crone, brother Johnny Ray Crone, and niece Laura DeLaPaz.
A funeral service for Billy will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A visitation will occur Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
