William "Bill" G. Crays's obituary , Passed away on April 9, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana

William "Bill" G. Crays

April 15, 1934 - April 9, 2025 (90 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

William "Bill" G. Crays's obituary , Passed away on April 9, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Flanner & Buchanan Cremation and Burial

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William "Bill" G. Crays

April 15, 1934 - April 9, 2025 (90 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

William G. Crays Obituary

We bid farewell to William G. Crays (Indianapolis, Indiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 9, 2025 at the age of 90. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Crays and Estella Crays (Neal); and his siblings, Eugene and Mary Evelyn. He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou Crays; his children, Gary L. Crays (Viki), Madonna L. Miles (Christopher), Cynthia J. Roberts (Vince) and Annette M. Waterman (Keith); and his grandchildren, Dustin Crays (Stefanie), Jesse Crays, Erin Floyd (Kenney), Sean Miles (Jennifer), Heidi Kuhlmeyer and Jordan Lanigan. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church (4650 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226). An entombment will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250).

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry (https://www.svdpindy.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Flanner & Buchanan Cremation and Burial



Tue

Apr 15

Visitation

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Wed

Apr 16

Funeral service

12:00 PM

St. Lawrence Catholic Church
4650 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Wed

Apr 16

Entombment

2:00 PM

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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