of Hartman, AR

November 8, 1925 - May 13, 2010

Billy Jack Cremer, 84 passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home, Lamar, Arkansas. He was born November 8, 1925 in St. Louis, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Arthur J. and Cordia Brown Cremer. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn June Cremer; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Jack Butler, one son-in-law, Arthur A. Davenport.

He worked in the oilfield for over 40 years, member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Clarksville, Arkansas. He moved to Johnson County, Arkansas in 1962, he was a 2nd class boatman mate, World War II Navy Vet. Worked 1947-1961 for Fleet Drilling Company, from 1961-1969 for Stephens production company, 1969-1986 for Kerr McGee until retirement. A member of the Franklin Lodge # 9, and a 32nd degree Mason.

He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a special neighbor and friend to all, Marie Bryant Cremer of Hartman, Arkansas; two daughters, Debra Davenport, Cheryl Ann Pitts and husband, Dane Pitts all of Hartman, Arkansas; son, Billy Gene Cremer of Van Buren, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 2-4p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home, Clarksville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 2p.m., Monday, May 17, 2010, at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Clarksville, Arkansas. Burial in the Oakland Cemetery, Clarksville, Arkansas. Reverend Vernon Bass and Reverend Amos Pledger officiating.

Pallbearers will be Chris Sampley, Kevin Davenport, Dallas Davenport, Robert Hadlock, Zachary Cremer, Terence Davenport.

Honorary Pallbeaers will be Tom Fowler, Mike Ralph, Jimmy Leavell, Cody Pitts, Mark Davenport, all granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Roller-Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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