Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of Crawford W. and Velma (Hargis) Crane.
He worked as a truck driver for Schwerman Trucking for 38 years, retiring in July 1992.
He attended the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons William Crane Jr., Terre Haute, and James Crane, Reelsville; daughters Wendy Staley and husband Chad, Greencastle, and Samantha Crane, Brazil; brother Bud Crane, Crawfordsville; sisters Pat Sanders, Evansville, Barbara Runyon and husband Wendy, Crawfordsville, Kate Bartholomew, Celina, Tenn., Jan Meenach and husband Charles, Crawfordsville, and Charlotte Pickering, Crawfordsville; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be no services. Arrangements are being taken care of by Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Condolences may be e-mailed to inbth@keystonegroup.com.

