of Marion, AR
October 6, 1926 - December 25, 2016
William L. (Bill) Earwood
William L. (Bill) Earwood, 90, of Marion, Arkansas died Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was a member of the West Memphis First Baptist Church for 55 plus years. A WWII Army Veteran of ''The Greatest Generation'' proudly serving in the Peace Keepers in Japan. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. In retirement he enjoyed his hobbies of restoring antique cars and guns, creating a railroad town for his grandchildren to enjoy his antique train collection.
Preceded in death by his parents William Oliver and Minnie Ward Earwood survivors include his wife of 65 years, Nancy D. Earwood of Marion; sons, Baker David (Diana) Earwood of Flovilla, GA, William Dana (Charlotte) Earwood of Rogers, AR; daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Brian) Briggs of Sanford, NC and Allison Davis (Mike) Shivley of Rogers, AR; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in West Memphis with funeral services at 11 A.M. Brother Steve Smith and Dr. Ron Kirkland will officiate. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church in West Memphis, 200 Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
So sorry for ya'll loss of Mr Bill! He was such a great man and friend!! All the family will be in my thoughts and prayers daily!!!
When I was younger a mr. Baker & Libby Davis came up from Marion, Ar to their country get away in Rose Bud, Ar and their grandsons, David and Dana Earwood would come in the summer and spend some time. I feel in my heart that this has to be their father who passed away. If you read this I wish one of the boys would write back and tell me so we could reconnect. I'm so sorry for your loss but what an inspiration he was. I'm sure the whole community will miss your dad! Prayers for your family at this time. 🙏
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Allison and family, spoke with mama this morning and she told me about your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy
His life will be an inspiration to all that new him. He leaves a great legacy. Our condolences to the family.
Earwood family, what precious memories I have of your dad! Such a kind mad who always had a word for me even as a small child. Weeping with you in your pain and grief but rejoicing with him in his forever home. Much love to all of u!!
Nannette & I are praying for your sweet family. Mr. Earwood was a precious man.
We are not home yet. Looking forward to being with our loved ones one day soon!