of Mayflower, AR
September 17, 1931 - February 25, 2024
Billy Gene ''Bill'' Ausbrooks of Mayflower, Arkansas went to his eternal Home on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 92.
Bill was born in Cato, Arkansas on September 17, 1931 to Mamie Lee and Arthur Ausbrooks. He went on to serve his country as a United States Marine before returning home and starting a career as a plaster contractor. Bill eventually owned his own construction companies, A&W Plaster and A&W General Contractors. He went on to co-own and co-operate A&W True Value in Mayflower where he worked until his retirement. He became a standout leader in his community, serving as President of the Board of the Mayflower School District and on the Mayflower City Council. He was a deacon of his long-time church home, Mayflower First Baptist Church. Bill was a dedicated servant to his community and his church and he was eager to help anyone in need. In 2008 he put his expertise to work as a part-time Customer Service Associate and resident ''fix-it'' guru for Lumber1 in Mayflower, where he became lovingly known as ''Grandpa Bill''.
Bill was a beloved son, husband, daddy and grandpa to all who were lucky enough to call him theirs. He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as two sisters and two brothers, Lavada Harris, Gay Gatavia, Mac Ausbrooks and Ray Ausbrooks. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Virginia Ausbrooks; two sisters, Corine Creasey and Shirley Hamilton (Reggie); his four children, Billie Cartwright (Kenny), Sheila Carver (Larry), Pamela Morton (John) and Mark Ausbrooks (DJ); six grandchildren, Tobie Jost (Mike), Brad Cartwright (Angela), Brandy Nesselrodt (Doug), Courtney Griffith (Carl), Nealy Wells (Adam) and Clarke Ausbrooks; as well as 7 great grandchildren, Alexie Thompson, Ty Morris, Kade Cartwright, Weston Griffith, Presley Morris, Stevie Nesselrodt, Scout Nesselrodt and Augusta Wells.
Bill leaves behind a beautiful legacy and will be remembered for his love of people and larger-than-life sense of humor.
The family invites you to a celebration of a life well-lived. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 followed by a graveside service all to be held at Mayflower Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer Inpatient Center, St.
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17 Condolence(s)
Aaron & Ashlin Spann
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this hard time. Hold onto the great memories and the love you shared and remember you gained a wonderful guardian angel!
Love, The Spann Family
Connie Lynn
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Pam and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will be thinking about you tomorrow and especially your Mom .
Love you,
Connie
Gary & Luola Harris
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Billie, Shelia, Pam and Mark our prayers and thoughts are with you.
We loverd Bill like our own dad. He and dad were the best of friends. Our families were blessed to have good times together and I enjoyed serving the Lord with him.
He and Virginia are roll models for people thinking about marriage.
When our son was born and in the church nursery, we would go looking for him after church services and either Mrs Brown, Mrs Wheeler or Virginia would have him and we would find him, they were just loving on him
.He will be greatly missed.
Randy Jones
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Shannon Boone
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Billie, Sheila, and Pam
It was a plesure to be a caretaker for Mr. Ausbrooks these last few years. I cherish the memories that we had. God Bless each of you moving forward in your grief.
John and Cheryl Brady
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It's so hard saying goodbye to a parent. He certainly will be missed.
Marilyn Whitley
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
To the Ausbrook`s Family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, may your precious memories stay with you forever.
Barbara Claypool
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss of Bill. I send my most heartfelt condolence and I am keeping the Ausbrooks family in my prayers.
Jon Barbarotto
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
I can’t help feeling like he had a hand in raising me. I knew him as Mr Ausbooks, the owner of A&W Hardware and Brother Bill at First Baptist Church Mayflower. I still remember as a teenager Bro Bill giving me advice in living my Christian faith. He said “Jon. The key is to love God first with all your heart, and love others.” I never forgot that. Brother Bill truly was an inspiration. Praying Gods strength for the family during this time of loss but also joy in knowing he’s walking the streets of gold with his Lord and Savior
Dave and Geri Trezise
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Bill was. A good friend. I worked with him for a time a lumber 1. I was standing with him when an announcement said “Bill, Virginia called. Lunch is ready”. Bill said,”smoke alarm went off”. Great man. Great sense of humor and great servant of the Most High God.
Glenda D. McNew and Christie Noel McNew
Monday, February 26, 2024
Our hearts are sad but we rejoice for Bill! He has made it home to Heaven! We remember his service to First Baptist of Mayflower! Virginia, Billie, Sheila, Pam, and Mark, we send our love and prayers!
Sam and Esther Swann
Monday, February 26, 2024
Shelia, praying for you a and your family.
Dave and Geri Trezise
Monday, February 26, 2024
Bill was. A good friend. I worked with him for a time a lumber 1. I was standing with him when an announcement said “Bill, Virginia called. Lunch is ready”. Bill said,”smoke alarm went off”. Great man. Great sense of humor and great servant of the Most High God.
Marilyn Wilson
Monday, February 26, 2024
Larry and Pat Ausbrooks
Monday, February 26, 2024
Our love and prayers go out to family. May God bless and comfort to his beloved family. Sorry for your loss.
Thomas Edwards
Monday, February 26, 2024
Bill was one of the nicest human beings I ever met. RIP my friend
Ruth Wheeler
Monday, February 26, 2024
I went to see him at Presbyterian Village along with his sweet wife he was a sweet man and always wanted a hug Loved him and Virginia