ALBANY – Willie J. Crayon, 62, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Kingston Hospital in Kingston, NY after a short illness. He was born in Melvin, Ala. Survivors include his loving mother, Bessie Mae Crayon of Albany; son Jamie Crayon of Georgia; grandson, Jaikiem Crayon of Albany; nieces, Mary A. Turner of Albany and Shanika Turner of Shreveport, LA; nephews, Victor and Marquell Nelson both of Albany; and brother-in-law, Willie Maurice Nelson of Albany. A host of relatives and friends also survive. He was predeceased by his father, Willie Crayon; his sister, Betty Ann Nelson and his daughter, Michelle Crayon.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2006 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.). Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albany. There will be no calling hours.