William "Dub" Crowson

William F. “Dub” Crowson, Jr., 88, of Benton, Arkansas passed away July 25, 2021. He was born September 10, 1932 in El Dorado, Arkansas to William Farris Crowson, Sr. and Maime Alma (Ashcraft) Crowson.

Dub loved the Lord and was a member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. After Dub graduated high school, he went to work for Reynolds. He later joined the United States Army and served eight years before returning to Reynolds, where he retired in 1983. Dub also worked over thirteen years with the Arkansas Highway Department. His favorite job was delivering cars to and from dealerships across America after his retirement from the Arkansas Highway Department. One could say he was definitely a hard worker. He and his wife, Bonnie, traveled the world together. Dub was a Master Mason. He loved his family with all his heart and cherished spending time with them. He will be greatly missed.

Preceding Dub in death are his parents; sisters, Pearl Bucklew and Evelyn Bledsoe; and brothers: Billy Crowson, Bobby Crowson, Ray Crowson, and John Crowson.

Dub leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Bonnie Crowson; brother, Ralph Crowson; two fur babies, Angel IV and Gabbie; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church Balcony Fund.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, at Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 19200 I-30 Frontage Road, Benton, Arkansas 72019.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.