William F. Crumel

William F. Crumel, Jr. was born on January 9, 1970 on a cold, beautiful, bright snowy day in East Orange, New Jersey.  A tiny baby at 5lbs, 6 ounces, William was the joy of his mom and dad.

William grew up in Newark, NJ, Irvington, NJ and Somerset NJ where he made many friends and grew to be a loving young man. 

William attended elementary and middle school at Union Avenue Elementary School, Irvington, NJ, The Avatar School, East Orange, NJ, with high school at Union Catholic School, Scotch Plains, NJ and Franklin Township High School in Somerset, NJ.

William’s early years were spent training for and playing violin at the Newark School of the Arts.  Music was his favorite hobby.  He aspired as a youngster to be a DJ, practicing on his somewhat crude equipment.  He would later even write Rap songs. 

William was baptized in the United Missionary Baptist Church, East Orange, NJ.
 

His early development in the church seemingly created a strong desire to know God.  His search to know God, to understandingly develop a personal relationship with God continued throughout his life.

After graduating from high school, William attended and graduated from Virginia State University, receiving a BA in Art.  At Virginia State William continued his love for the Arts.  He has left many works of art for us to admire. 

With an entrepreneurial spirit, William founded “Wanted United” a graphics art business.

He was working diligently to grow the business that he loved, developing the graphics for a planed clothing line. 

William Jr. moved to Owings Mills, MD in January, 1998 when he began a teaching career.  Starting as a substitute teacher, in August 1998 William accepted the position of Art Teacher at Highland Town Middle School, Baltimore, MD.  Shortly before his death he commented, “I have found what I want to do the rest of my life.”
 

William loved teaching. He loved the children and the recognition and acceptance that he could make a difference in a child’s life.  He had great plans to help ensure their success. 

William was a loving young man.  He loved his work, his many friends, his family, and his God.  He remains very close to his parents, his family, and his friends as his spirit being lives with God.

His work continues… 

Williams’ life on earth ended September 6, 1998