He was born May 28, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to the Russell Albert and Muriel Evelyn Christie Craun.
Bill was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Craun, his brothers, Philip Ray Craun and John "Jack" Albert Craun, and his step son-in-law, Jerry Hicks.
Survivors include his brother, Dean Douglas Craun of California, his sisters-in-law, Tana Craun of Indiana and Valerie Craun of South Carolina, his stepson Billy Birdsong and wife Kimberly of Pulaski, his stepdaughter, Michelle Hicks of Vancouver, Washington, his grandchildren, Breanna Birdsong, Joey Hicks, Haley Medley, and Chris "Tiny" Hicks, his 5 great grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at Carr & Ewin Funeral Home.