Billy Ray Cruse, age 57 of Louisville, IL, passed away at 6:05 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at his home in Louisville, IL. Billy was born on June 21, 1958 in Flora, IL,the son of Archie Cruse of Flora and the late Doris (Harrington) Cruse. He married Lou Ann Powell on June 11, 1988 in Louisville, IL. He was employed by Dales Salvage Yard in Flora and is survived by his father Archie of Flora, wife Lou Ann Cruse of Louisville; sons, Joseph (Tara) Cruse of Great Bend, KS, Phillip (Crystal) Cruse of Flora, Billy Joe Cruse and William Cruse both of Louisville; daughter, Crystal Cruse of Flora; brothers, Archie (Janet) Cruse Jr. of Louisville, Gary (Glenda) Cruse of Flora; sisters, Peggy (Larry) Landreth of Flora, Jo Ann (Jim) Bowen of Louisville, Linda (Allen) Bowen of Louisville, Barb (Jesse) Shires of Xenia; grandchildren, Paige Drew, Lilly Drew, Jordan Drew, Miley Drew, Holly Beard and Noelle Cruse. Billy was preceded in death by his mother Doris. Arrangments are being handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home of Louisville, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home. Please visit www.jwnealfuneralhome.net to leave condolences, tributes or to light a candle. Order Flowers
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