of North Little Rock, AR

October 1, 1938 - September 3, 2024

Willie (Bill) E. Ussery, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born October 1, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to the late Frank and Maude Ussery.

Bill, a proud United States Air Force Veteran, served his country with honor. On October 22, 1965, he married Judith K. Ethridge in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He enjoyed a successful career with the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years as a Machinist. His passion was growing a beautiful garden full of vegetables for the last 50 years. He was proud to put food on the table for his family. Neighbors knew him well for sharing his garden; many looked forward to his okra and tomatoes yearly. He approached everything in life with a steely determination and unmatched work ethic. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Bill's commitment to his family was unwavering. He will be missed by his wife of almost 59 years, Judith K. Ussery. He is survived by four sons, Randall W. Ussery, Stephen E. Ussery and his wife, Verna, Jeffrey A. Ussery, Michael Wilson and his wife, Donna. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly A. Cobb. He is survived by seven grandchildren, including the daughter of his heart, Demi Bishop & husband, Mark, Laken Adams, Holt Ussery, Maura Ussery, Margaret Ussery, Johnny Ussery and Brendan Ussery. His five great-grandchildren will miss Papa the most.

Bill was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, James E. Ussery and wife, Dora and Henry H. Ussery and wife, Margie. His brothers-in-laws, David Garrett, Gene Gantz, Boyce Campbell also preceded him in death.

Bill is also survived by his two brothers, Mark Ussery and wife, Karen and Barry Ussery and wife, Connie, all of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas; five sisters, Janet Garrett of Bryant, Lillie Gantz of Burleson, TX, Sandra Frazer and husband, Marshall of Poway, CA, Wanda Campbell of Caddo Mills, TX and Ann Lacewell and husband, Keith of Vilonia. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members who will remember him fondly.

Services will be private.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
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