Arlington, TX – Billy Dean Cruson died peacefully at home, on July 7, 2022, in Arlington, TX. He was born on March 31, 1933, in Henryetta, OK. Bill enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1949 and was Honorably discharged in 1955. Bill then entered Law Enforcement and served several communities for many years before moving into the Security department for Six Flags over Texas where he retired after 25 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents Orbia Dean Cruson and Doris Mae Golden, brothers Bobby Jean, AD Nixon, and Ed Nixon, son Bobby Lafe, and grandson Michael H. Bill is survived by sister, Naomi Baker (Ken), 4 children, Michael Dean Cruson (Judy), Billy Cone “Joe Willie” Cruson (Karen), Vanessa Cruson Barnfield (Brian), Alvin Lee “Chip” Cruson (Louwanna) and brother-in-law Richard Meador. Grandchildren Michael II, Dwyane, Bradley, Makaila, Casey, Kimberly, Samantha, Tanya, Christopher, Tony, Misty, and Shirley, as well as 16 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren and too many nieces and nephews to list. A Celebration of Life, for Bill, will be held on July 14, 2022, at The Welcome Table Christian Church, 4600 Highwood Drive, Arlington, TX 76016, from 11AM to 2PM. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in the name of Billy Dean Cruson. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.lonestarcremation.com May he Rest in Peace.
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This man was more than my uncle, he was my friend! He was a cheerful blessing to anyone he met. Praying for all the family near and far, may you find peace that uncle Bill is with some of his family and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! May he rest in his ever loving arms. I’ll miss you uncle Bill.
Bill was a good friend and supervisor we worked a lot of shifts together. I had talked to him just two weeks ago. You have my deepest sympathies.
Sorry to learn of the passing of
Billy Dean Cruson. We became
friends at Six Flags as he was
shift sergeant. Later we worked
together sharing the responsibility
of leading the concert security team in the Music Mill theater. He was a good
example I looked up to in keeping
large crowds under control and
provide safety for the park concert
attendees.
I knew Bill from Six Flags over Texas Security where he was my supervisor from 1973 to 1981. I have fond memories of working with him, learning a lot from him in an often pressure filled job. That knowledge helped me later on in my law enforcement career. A good man, may he Rest In Peace and my condolences to all the family.
No better Six Flags Sergeant and friend for over Twenty-Five years. I am very lucky to have known Bill Cruson. Will miss his frequent calls to just stay Hello.
Sympathy extended to all of the Family.