William “Billy” Cragle, 22, Dickinson, ND, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 as the result of suicide due to his choices of alcohol and friends. Billy’s funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Hillside Baptist Church, Dickinson with Rev. David Phillips and Pastor Jeremy Hein officiating. Interment will take place in Unalakleet, Alaska with Pastor Chip Swanson officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.
William Cragle was born October 23, 1985 in Anchorage, AK, the son of James and Blanche (Sarren) Cragle. He was raised and educated in Unalakleet, AK until the 5th grade when in 1996 he moved with his parents to Dickinson. He completed his schooling in Dickinson having graduated from Dickinson High School in 2004. He then attended Dickinson State University until June of 2005 when he joined the National Guard.
Billy worked construction in the oil fields and also as a security guard for special events here in Dickinson, while also serving in the National Guard.
Billy loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, he enjoyed staying active, going to the West River Community Center where he lifted weights and swam to stay fit. He was very caring and considerate of others and could be described as an energetic free spirit.
He is survived by his parents, James and Blanche, Dickinson; one sister, Marie Gray, Unalakleet; one brother, Jimmy Cragle, Unalakleet; and six nieces and nephews, CJ Gray, Cameron Gray, Kyra Gray, Brett Cragle, Brian Cragle and Allen Cragle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
