William "Bill" Crumley

October 1, 1946 - July 18, 2020

William “Bill” Crumley, age 73, of the Southside Community of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Bill was born in Carter County on October 1, 1946 to the late Evans Collins and Dorothy Crumley Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four-month old daughter, Codi Lynn Crumley; a brother, Sydney Crumley and a half-brother, Tommy Collins. Bill was first and foremost a farmer since childhood. His main passion was his mules which he used to farm and for wagon rides right up until his illness. Bill worked for the Elizabethton Police Department before becoming the Sheriff of Carter County for two terms. After his second term as Sheriff, he worked for the Johnson City Jail as a jailer and then retired from the Johnson City Public Works Department as a code enforcer. Bill was a member of Centerview Church of Christ and the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Elizabeth Brewer and husband Mark of Hampton; a sister, Sherry Foxx of Elizabethton; a half-sister, Linda Collins of Elizabethton; a special little girl who always called Bill “Paw”, Amelia Lunceford of Mountain City; and a special helper who Bill considered a “son”, Denny Poole of Elizabethton. A service to honor the life of William “Bill” Crumley will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Centerview Church of Christ, 441 Hatcher Lane, Elizabethton with Mr. David Irick, Minister and Mr. Tony Hoss, Minister officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM prior to the funeral service at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill’s family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter County is mandating that all citizens who live in or visit Carter County wear masks in public. In keeping in accordance with this mandate, all visitors to the visitation / funeral service are required to wear a mask/ and or facial covering. Also, social distancing recommendations will be observed. The graveside service will be private. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Centerview Church of Christ, 441 Hatcher Lane, Elizabethton, TN, 37643.