William W. (Joe) Crenshaw Jr. was born September 5, 1950, in Holden, Missouri to William and Florence Crenshaw. He passed away January 2, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

Joe graduated from Calhoun, Missouri and worked as a sawmill operator. After that he worked for MFA in Rich Hill, Missouri where he later retired. Joe was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. Joe and Judy Ferguson were united in marriage May 18, 1974, to this union three sons were born: Jody, Dennis, and Jonathon. He was a good man and had many friends who will miss him dearly.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents: William and Opal Crenshaw, one brother: John (J.C.) Clayton Crenshaw, one sister: Florence Gail Baum, and a brother-in-law: John O'banion.

He is survived by his children: Jody and wife Norma Crenshaw of Osceola, MO, Dennis and wife Katie Crenshaw of Osceola, MO, and Jonathon Crenshaw of Osceola, MO. Two granddaughters: Jessica and Emily, two grandsons: Rocky and Steven, one precious great granddaughter: Kaislee Stowell and his long-time companion: Barbara Dutcher.