Graveside Services for Billy Joe (B.J.) Crownover, 84 of Garrison, TX will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, July14, 2011 at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Brownwood, TX.

Mr. Crownover was born 10/20/1926 and passed away on July 8, 2011. After graduating from Plainview High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine, served in the Korean Conflict & retired from a military career as a Master Sergeant with the Army National Guard. He & his wife enjoyed their retirement, residing at Lake Brownwood, along with his involvement in many bowling leagues & Grace Lutheran Church.

Mr. Crownover was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, parents, Joe Henry and Maidie Crownover, brothers, A.C. (Gus Crownover & Charles H Crownover.

He is survived by his son Charles & wife Fran of Garrison, Tx. & son Steve of Jenks, OK; Grandchildren, Chris & Amy Crownover, Kim Jones, Robert & Deanna Reynolds, Leasa & Darrell Lunsford, Dina Reynolds, Lori Williams & Scott Crownover; 10 great grandchildren and a host of relatives & friends.

The family wishes to thank the staff and care givers at Magnolia Court Assisted Living and Life Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers, make donations to your local Alzheimer Association or charity of your choice.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Box 747, Garrison, TX 75946.  Phone 936-347-2261.