Born December 14, 1915 in Dallas, TX and passed away January 8, 2012 in Dallas, TX. Bill is survived by his longtime companion, Billie Jean Griffin. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2012 at the Chapel of Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home in Dallas, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Leon Duesman. Interment will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. Arrangements under the direction of Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, Dallas, TX.