William S. Crenshaw Jr.

William "Bill" Samuel Crenshaw Jr., 71, of Ruskin, FL, passed away May 18, 2025, at South Shore HCA Hospital after a long, brave fight with colon cancer. Born in Tampa, FL, on Nov. 24, 1953, Bill began his first career operating heavy equipment for his dad around age 10. His dad taught him that he could do anything and that mindset followed him through the rest of his life. He was the owner of a very successful stevedore business, as well as several other companies, including tropical fish farms. Bill enjoyed country music and western movies. He enjoyed learning new things and was a self-taught computer geek.

Among his many interests, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially freshwater fishing and hunting. Bill had a Christian upbringing and loved the Lord deeply. Helping people with compassion and an understanding ear were just a small part of his personality. He loved his children very much and prayed that each of them would have joy, love and peace follow them all of their lives.

He was preceded in death by his much loved and respected parents, Joyce L. Crenshaw (Buzbee) and William Samuel Crenshaw Sr.; his younger sister, Roxanne Crenshaw Schetter; and his beloved uncle, Robert "Bob" Buzbee. Survivors include his faithful and loving companion, Kelly Kiffer, as well as, Amber Graves (Steven); his children, Sean Crenshaw, Leah Martinez (Josh), Bradley Crenshaw, Brandon Crenshaw and Mike Kinner (Celia); his beloved niece and nephew, Crystal and Cayn Schetter; and his oldest sister, Joy Amaismeier; along with several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill's final arrangements were handled by Zipperer's Funeral Home with a special thank you to them for their compassion and help. There are no celebrations of life or services scheduled at this time