of Marshall, AR
September 5, 1938 - August 5, 2013
William "Bill" Henry Waitley, age 74 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 05, 2013 at St. Vincents Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on September 05, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Martin Thomas Waitley Sr. and Ruth Marguerite (Neighbors) Waitley.
Bill attended the Lord's House of Prayer and the Searcy County Baptist Church. He worked for many years as a foundry worker for the railroad industry. In his younger days he liked pheasant hunting and racing go-carts. Bill and his wife, Nancy spent one year living and working in Jamaica and Bill enjoyed his time spent there. He enjoyed nature and spending time outdoors on the farm. He and Nancy loved to sit on the back porch and watch the birds and wildlife. Carpentry was Bill's passion. He loved to build things and found peace and solace in working with his hands. He loved his grandson very much and enjoyed time spent with him. Bill was a quiet and gentle man whose kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
His parents; one son, Roger Waitley; and two sisters, Carolyn Mestagh and Dixie Walker, precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Nancy (Branscum) Waitley; two daughters, Lisa Johnson and husband Richard of Pea Ridge and Becky Watts and husband Gary of Bonaire, GA; his beloved grandson, Sam Watts; one sister, Patsy Waitley of Columbus, KS; two brothers, Thomas Waitley Jr. of Ozawkie, KS and Donald Waitley of Columbus, KS; and a host of nieces and nephews who will also mourn his passing.
Funeral services for Bill will be 11:00 AM Thursday, August 08, 2013 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Allen Brock officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour preceding the service from 10:00 till 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Phil Reade, Gary Watts, Richard Johnson, Ray Barnes, Donnie Henderson and Andy Granado. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Watts, Thomas Waitley, George Mestagh, Tim Massey, Buddy Parks and Rob Woods.
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7 Condolence(s)
Carroll & Shirley Small
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Nancy & girls we were saddened when we heard about Bills passing. So sorry and may God comfort you'all & Bless you also.
Vickie Young
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
My heart goes out to Lisa, Becky, and Nancy. I loved my Uncle Bill and have may fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy. Vickie
James and Leada Horton
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear about Bill. I so enjoyed the smiles and hugs received whenever we happened to meet with you both, Nancy. We will miss Bill! Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and the family.
Barbara Smith
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May Gods love comfort you.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. You will be in our prayers.
Cathy Stephenson
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Nancy & Family,
Paul & I are sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Thoughts & prayers with all of you during the difficult time.
Carrie Halsted
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
I Send My Deepest Sympathy to Lisa and Becky. I would like to say Bill was a great person. I remember him driving our school bus years ago. I have memories. May God Be with you all thru this hard time. Always look to God to comfort your hearts.