of Osceola, AR
April 29, 1941 - January 22, 2017
William Orlando Ligon, Jr. (Bill) passed away at his home Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born April 29, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jane Whitmore Ligon and W.O. Ligon Sr. He was a member of Osceola First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and attended the University of Arkansas School of Law. Bill taught school in Fayetteville until moving to Osceola, Arkansas in 1987, where he worked in law enforcement as a supervisor for Probation & Parole Field Services. He was a devoted family man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a very kind and caring person and was highly respected by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife Beth Kramer Ligon; two sons: John Todd Carter and wife Lori Hayes Carter, and Harry Kramer (Chip) Carter; two grandsons: John Hayes Carter and William Todd Carter, all of Franklin, TN.
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7 Condolence(s)
Shannon Hodges
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Bill:
You were a teacher of rare form. I enjoyed your classes back in Salem, Arkansas.
K.C. and Linda Thompson
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Dear Beth:
Bill and you have been in our thoughts and prayers since your call on Sunday. Bill was my only cousin and, being older, I looked up to him, especially during my visits to the Triple L Ranch and our years in Santa Barbara. Although physical distance kept us apart in these later years, he was and always will be close to my heart.
Prayers and sympathy to you, K.C. and Linda
Thomas M. (Mike) Wilson
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Beth,
It was so nice to have a short visit with you before Bill's funeral and share our thoughts.. I look forward to a visit sometime later this year.
You know Bill and I were boyhood friends -- and he was like a brother as we both grew up in the Miami, OK area before he moved out to Santa Barbara, CA to for a few years.
Then later we were fraternity brothers together at OU in Norman in the early 1960's and stayed in touch through the years. I guess we began our friendship when we were 10 years old, so it lasted well over 60 years.
I look forward to visiting with you again Beth sometime during 2017 and going over to the Egner Cemetery in Batesville to see Bill Ligon's grave. We were close friends and loved each other, he certainly will be missed by his wide circle of friends of which I must be one who knew him the longest.
Your strong faith and wonderful family will help you continue Beth, while the many memories of your life with Bill will bring a lot of smiles to your face.
My thoughts are with you and your family,
Best, Mike Wilson, Atlanta
Jackie & Ruth Cook
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Beth, we were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Ruth
Melanie Philpott
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Beth:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how heavy your heart must be now, but take comfort in your beautiful memories. Prayers for your comfort, sweet lady.
Barbara Weaver
Monday, January 23, 2017
Beth and Bill, The Weaver Family love you both so much. Bill was always a good friend to us and we will miss him. I know without out a doubt he is with Jesus. His friends and family will miss him so much, especially Beth. We send are our deepest sympathies to everyone who loved Bill as we did. Barbara, Marvin, Steve, and Jen
Lib Shippen
Monday, January 23, 2017
Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.