of Maumelle, AR

December 27, 1938 - November 10, 2023

Bill Spalding, 84, of Maumelle passed peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1938 to Willie and Helen Spalding in Oilton, OK. Bill lived life to the fullest. People always asked him why he didn't retire. His response was, ''I don't play tennis or golf. What would I do?''. He lived the last year of his life on borrowed time as he almost died last December. He was kept alive by his determination and the idea that he would live forever. Just last week he was making plans to travel across Europe. He was a successful business man and proud historian, receiving a full scholarship to college by winning a radio quiz show. He wanted to die in a blaze of glory, preferable in battle. He envisioned himself as a fighter pilot crashing his plane into the enemy ship. His burial request was for a Viking funeral with his possessions set ablaze with him. Cremation is as close as we can get. Bill was a unique individual and he will be missed.

Bill is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Rosemary Spalding. Bill is survived by his children, Edwin Spalding, Cherie Somerson and four grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, please send memorials in Bill's name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. https://t2t.org/ (https://t2t.org/)

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com