Billy Eugene Crites

Billy Eugene Crites, 64 of Dardanelle, AR. left us for his
eternal home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his brother's home. He
was born in Russellville, Arkansas on November 20, 1947, the son of
Eugene Crites and Arlene Lockhorst.

At the young age of seven, his family moved to Kansas where he
lived for many years. He attended schools in Medicine Lodge and
Sharon, Kansas. He was a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School. He
later served two years in the United States Army.

He was united in marriage to Carolyn Spaeth in 1970. This union
was blessed with two children, Karen and Darrin. They later
divorced. He was later blessed with another son, Brandon.

Bills greatest interests were hunting, fishing, carpentry work
and helping others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one Brother
Terry.

Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Darrin and Brandon
Crites of Hutchinson, Kansas, one daughter Karen Crites of
Hutchison, Kansas, stepmom Peggy of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, five
brothers Jerry(Paula) of Russell, Kansas, Larry(Betty) of
Dardanelle, Rick and Toby both of Attica, Kansas and Lonnie of
Sharon, Kansas. Other survivors include one sister, Gina of
Argonia, Kansas, three grand children, and four great
grandchildren.

A private family service will be held.

Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501)
679-4400 www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com