Wade Crane competing at the Carolina Open 2005
Wade Crane, the great all-around player from Rome Georgia, died in a car accident December 26th in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Wade was born February 20, 1944 and got started playing pool as a teenager. Known best as one of the most powerful 9-Ball players of his time, Wade won numerous tournaments both under his real name, Wade Crane, and his road name, ‘Billy Johnson’ in a career that spanned from Johnston City to recent Derby City Classic events.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Townson-Smith Funeral Home, Robbinsville, NC – Robbinsville.
Wade Crane has been selected posthumously for the Lifetime Pool in Action award to be presented at the upcoming One Pocket Hall of Fame dinner January 25th during the Derby City Classic.
View Wade Crane’s Lifetime Pool in Action Page View Wade Crane’s Wikipedia Page