Billy E. Crowell, 88, of Lafayette, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 26, 1935, in Lafayette to the late James Cecil and Frances Edna (Dexter) Crowell. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a United States Navy Veteran. Billy worked and retired as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service. On April 29, 1967, he married Rita A. Rohrman. Rita preceded Billy in death on August 14, 2023.
Billy was a member of Congress Street United Methodist Church. He loved gardening and enjoyed mushroom hunting, bowling, and throwing darts. He loved spending time outdoors, riding his tractor, and cleaning up fence rows.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Mike Crowell and Scott (Pamela) Crowell; 6 grandchildren, Korbyn (Jay), Patience (Dalton), Aubrey, Austin, Ava, and Avery; as well as a great-grandson, Brantley, and a great-grandchild on the way.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Congress Street United Methodist Church, 2010 Congress St., Lafayette, IN 47905 with Pastor Ryan Traeger officiating.
Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 N, West Lafayette, IN 47906.