![]() In Loving Memory of CROPPER, Billy Joe Jr. July 18, 1960- Janu(55 years of age) Billy Joe Cropper Jr. was the eldest of two children born to Billy J. The family lived in the towns of Mullan, Wallace, and then Silverton, Idaho.īilly went to Mullan Elementary, Wallace Elementary and graduated from Wallace High School in 1978.Īfter high school, Billy enlisted in the United States Navy and served from November 1978-November 1982 as a submariner. He later met his wife of 25 years, Gail, in Wallace, Idaho. They married Januat the United Methodist Church in Wallace, Idaho. The two later moved to Spokane, where they had two daughters.īilly worked at the United States Postal Service as a mail handler and later, medically retired due to a service-connected disability. Throughout his life, Billy was involved in coaching football, volunteering with the Special Olympics, and was a lifetime member of the DAV Chapter #6 and AMVETS #92, both in Spokane.īilly worked diligently to help promote and fundraise to get vans for the DAV to transport our nation’s military veterans to and from important appointments. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers football team since he was six years old-GO PACK GO! Through the DAV van fund, they were able to purchase two new vans and are currently trying to raise money for a third. He loved to dance, sing and spend many invaluable moments with his entire family. He loved his family more than anything else in the world and made his family a priority.īilly was very proud of each member’s many accomplish-ments. He was to be expecting his first grandchild this summer. Many of his friends and family considered him to be a gentle giant with a huge heart, great smile, and an infectious laugh. Preceding him in death is his beloved stepson, Jason grandparents, Pete and Bertha Cropper and Jess and Edna Jones.īilly is survived by his loving wife, Gail L. Thor Cropper of Spokane daughters, Elizabeth L. ![]() Cropper (fiancĂŠ, Royal Horseman), both of Spokane parents, Billy and Judith Cropper, of Silverton, Idaho brother, Pete (Carol) Cropper of Spokane and their sons, Sam and Steven mother-in-law, Sandra Thor, of Entiat numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.ĭonations of flowers are asked to be sent to the Cheney Funeral Chapel. If you would like to send any donations in Billy’s name, please send to the DAV Spokane Chapter #6 Van Fund or any other military service organization. Services are to be held on Friday, Februat the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington beginning at 11:15a.m.įollowed by a reception at the Airway Heights VFW #3386.Ī Celebration of Life will be held sometime in May at the Wallace Elks Lodge #331.Jack Royal, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center in Dallas. Jack was born on April 1, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Clarence and Mary Sue Smith Royal, and was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Royal, and sisters, Marilyn Murray and Tina Buffington. A 1961 graduate of Campbell High School, he served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserve from 1961 until 1967. On March 30, 1962, Jack married Betty Joye Lewis and together they had two daughters. ![]() ![]() Jack worked more than 50 years as an industrial electrician. In 1993, he founded Royal Electric Contractors, which he ran until his retirement in 2004.Ī loving husband, father and grandfather, Jack was known for his generous spirit and as a man of his word. While an avid hunter and outdoorsman, Jack most enjoyed spending time with his family. Retrieved February 6, 2016.He also was an active member of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Georgia. ^ " "Till I Can't Take It Anymore" Music Video by Billy Joe Royal".^ "Piers Plowden directed Billy Joe Royal's Love Has No Right Video". His first marriage ended in divorce, and he made comeback attempts to little notice.^ " "Tell It Like It Is" Music Video by Billy Joe Royal".^ " "I'll Pin A Note On Your Pillow" Music Video by Billy Joe Royal".^ "RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks for August 5, 1978".^ "Billy Joe Royal Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More".Billboard Hot 100 between 19 and 15 charted on the U.S.'s Billboard Hot Country Songs between 19.Īlbums Studio albums Title Gary Lewis & The Playboys / Paul Revere and the Raiders / The Knickerbockers / Billy Joe Royal / Keith Allison / The Viceroys / Steve Alaimo / Linda Scott / The Action Kids. Of his 37 singles, 16 charted on the U.S. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Singer Billy Joe Royal enjoyed a successful musical career which spanned over forty years and encompassed the pop, rock, and country music genres. His discography consists of 14 studio albums and 37 singles. Just months into the marriage, Joel was in rehab again. They moved into a 4 million loft in Tribeca. Billy Joe Royal was an American country soul artist. Joel was 55, Lee 23 just four years older than his daughter, Alexa.
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