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William Craine Obituary
William B "Bill" Craine 79, passed away in Nixa, MO; on March 28, 2017. Bill was born March 18, 1938 at Springfield Baptist Hospital in Springfield, MO. He served in the United States Army and went to Korea in 1962-63. Bill worked as a diesel mechanic. Bill married Reba Madison on December 9, 1961 in Willard, MO. They are members of Victory Baptist Church in Nixa, MO. Bill is survived by his wife, Reba, 2, children, Sherri Danley (Terry), Jeff Craine,(Amy), 7 grandchildren, Ashley Craine, Logan Craine, Mason Craine, Patrick Danley, Kayla Craine, Matthew Craine and Issabella Craine. Niece, Becky Vasterling, nephew, Martin Vasterling, cousin, Joanna Glenn, Jerry Iseminger. Bill's visitation will be on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6pm to 8 pm in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Services will be Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8:30 am. Burial will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 10:00 with full military honors.
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