of Paris, AR

February 5, 1945 - March 5, 2024

William Robert ''Bill'' Baltz, 79, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on February 5, 1945 in Booneville to his parents, John and Wilma (Kiefer) Baltz.

Bill was retired from the City of Paris after over 20 years of service. He was a United States Army National Guard Veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris. He enjoyed fishing but his true passion was working with horses. He was a member of the Logan County Riding Club and for many years was instrumental in promoting and operating the Paris Rodeo.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Betty Baltz and one young man he raised as his own son, Timothy Nicholas.

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Brenda Baltz of Paris; daughters, Lecia Highfield and husband, Paul of Paris, DeeAnn Birch and husband, Robert of Conway, Tonya Varnell and husband, Ty of Paris and a young lady he raised as his own daughter, Nicole Nicholas of Paris; sisters, Mary Ann Beshoner of Paris, Judy Koch of Paris, Susan Schmitz of Cabot, Patty Lumbert of Maumelle, Jeannie Baltz of Benton and Janie Willems of Van Buren; brothers, John Baltz of Fayetteville and Donnie Baltz of Dyer; grandchildren, Bryant Highfield, Morgan Wollschlager, Alec Highfield, Katie Beth Smith, Megan Smith, Andrew Smith, Jacy Varnell, Remy Varnell, Willa Varnell, Tyner Varnell, Timberly Nicholas, Talia Nicholas and Isabella Nicholas and one great-granddaughter, Parker Beth Wollschlager.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris officiated by Fr. Reginald Udouj, O.S.B.. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com