of Bull Shoals, AR
June 7, 1940 - December 19, 2024
Mr. Bill R. Self, age 84, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Bill was born on June 7, 1940 to William and Vera (Thornton) Self in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force serving 4 years between Washington State and Tripoli, Libya, where he met and married Trieneke, the love of his life. Together they enjoyed over 60 wonderful years of marriage. Their enduring love and commitment to one another were a source of inspiration to all who knew them.
Professionally, Bill worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers, retiring after 30 years as the Chief Superintendent of Hydro Power at Bull Shoals Dam, Norfork Dam and Greers Ferry Dam. His expertise and dedication were instrumental in the operations and success of the power plants. Beyond his professional achievements, Bill was a dedicated member of the Bull Shoals Lakeview Rotary Club, serving a term as president, where he devoted much of his time and energy to community service. He served on the Flippin School Board for 31 years and was the Voice of the Bobcats, announcing basketball games during his children's school years. His commitment to the church further demonstrated his unwavering dedication to helping others and giving back to his community. Bill served many years at UMC of Bull Shoals singing in the choir for 30 years at First Christian Church of Mountain Home and with First Baptist Church of Flippin.
Bill's life was full and active - his favorite pastime was playing golf with his buddies. Soon after retiring, he worked with the Bank of Yellville and then Arvest Bank in Bull Shoals and Mountain Home doing customer service and radio promotions.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Trieneke; his children, Michael R. Self, David L. Self and wife, Stephanie and Adrienne Dea Self and partner Al Kennett; grandchildren, Daniel Self, John Rucker Self, Remington and wife, Jana Self, Boone Self; brother, Raymond Self; sisters, Bobbie Miller and Barbara McGaha and many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Reverend William and Vera Self; brother, Lynn Self and sister, Lola Kay Stutts.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December 23rd from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be private.
Mr. Bill R. Self will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy of love, dedication and service will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
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77 Condolence(s)
Annette Veen Arentzoff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Love, Annette
Tanta Janna Veen granddaughter (California) prayers
Bruce & Melanie Muse
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
We are sorry to hear this news of Bill. You both welcomed us with open arms to your neighborhood and part of your life. We love you both.
Gia Rayburn
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Bill, was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Audray Gollinger
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Dear Trieneke, I’m so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers will be with you all.
Jo Anne Dukes
Monday, December 23, 2024
Oh Trink, Carl and I were so sorry to hear the unhappy news of your beloved Bill’s passing. Bill was one of our favorite people in the whole wide world. Just to let you know, we are in Key West, FL or we would have been there to pay our respects. Just know that our prayers are with you and your family.
Tim & Pat Curtis
Monday, December 23, 2024
We will see him again! We will miss his smile, his singing and laughter! May the LORD lift you up at this time!
Butch & Angie Tolbert
Sunday, December 22, 2024
We will have all the family in our prayers
Donna McMullen
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Trineke, sending prayers for you and your family. Putting my arms around you in prayer. Doc and I always enjoyed our Sunday golf with Bill and Rotary Club meetings at the 178. He will be greatly missed.
Tracy King
Sunday, December 22, 2024
I am truly saddened. What a great friend Bill was to all. I had the pleasure of serving with Bill on the OMR board and as a volunteer at the state park where I worked for 28 years. He will be deeply missed. I thank him for his service to all.
Joan Riley Young
Sunday, December 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Bill was such a part of the community. He will definitely be missed by many.
Bobby and Vivian Wallace
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will forever treasure how Bill called the basketball games and I can still hear it to this day. He was a community legend that will be missed but never forgotten.
MaryJo & Brad Haworth
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Bill was a wonderful, fun and giving person! Our community is better because of him. He will be missed. Trieneke, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Betsy Johnson
Sunday, December 22, 2024
What a great man he was, and what a legacy he leaves! His impact on many lives is impossible to measure. I am so grateful to have been playing at First Christian Church and to have been able to accompany him. Steve and I both count it an honor to have known Bill. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. We love you!
Bill & Annette Clements
Sunday, December 22, 2024
So many memories. Singing, laughing, all the talks and his leadership. So comforting to know we will meet again. An amazing man with an amazing family! The Lord’s comfort and peace through this time. Sending much love and hugs.
Larry Stevens
Sunday, December 22, 2024
R.I.P. Bill. You will be missed at Big Creek by all your friends.
Mark & Kathy Milholland
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Bill was truly an exceptional person. His presence in a room always brought a smile to those present. Sorry for your loss.
sheryl stout hoover
Sunday, December 22, 2024
May happy memories carry you through with love & peace with Jesus.
sheryl stout hoover
Sunday, December 22, 2024
My condolences & prayers for the Self family. The lives he touched are inumeral. I can still hear his voice singing & laughing on the golf course! The golf course in Heaven are paved in gold & he’s probably playing now or getting a tee time ! Blessings to Trieneke & family. May the happy memories carry you through with Jesus’s love & peace.
The Sessions Famlies
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Trieneke, we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Bill’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers
Betsy Johnson
Saturday, December 21, 2024
What an amazing man, and what a powerful legacy he leaves! I am so grateful that I was playing at First Christian at the same time you all were there. Accompanying Bill when he sang was a wonderful privilege! What precious memories….
Trink, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Steve and I will both miss him.
We love you!
Becky McCracken
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a sweet man. Always enjoyed his announcing at school. He sure had a funny personality. Prayers and hugs.
Becky
Janet Rorie
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bill touch so many lives in the Twin Lakes area. He was a great man. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss. Love Janet, Curtis, Megan, Mallory Rorie
Eloise Dwyer
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Dear Trieneke and family. I'm so sorry to read this about Bill. It just reinforces how much he impacted lives I admired him so from Christian Church choir, Sunday services, and just seeing him being so friendly and helpful.
He is no doubt singing in Heaven with the Angels. His personality, big wonderful voice, and Christian values will be a tribute to us who remain .
He was unforgettable. Prayers and Christian love for the family.
Eloise & Melody Dwyer
Elaine Byng
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers with blessings for all. Wish I had gotten to know your Bill. Sounds like a wonderful person.
Larry Nancy Ford
Saturday, December 21, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. He will be missed..
We were always so excited to see both of you when we came down to visit our parents.
Norman and Ramona Lease
Saturday, December 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and yours
Marilyn
Saturday, December 21, 2024
It is difficult to bid farewell to someone who has been so present in the community for so long. His legacy of service is appreciated and will be long remembered. My condolences, Trieneke, to you and your family.
Donna Williamson
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Thinking of you Trienke and family during this time. What a wonderful legacy the two of you exemplified as a living and generous couple. I will be holding you in my heart dear friend.
Kim Szecsi
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Trieneke, my heart goes out to you. I loved Bill's voice, and recording with him was always fun. You are in my orayers.
Lynn and Beth McIntyre
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bobbie, we are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for Mr. Self’s entire family.
Misha McQuillen Gardner
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I am thinking of each of his family members as they honor the life of Bill. Love to each of you.
Dion
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Thank you Bill, for being such an important factor in my life.
You set the bar for individual aspirations!
Andre Crouche had nothing on you.
See you on the other side!
Arlene Myslinski
Saturday, December 21, 2024
So very sorry, Trinicka. Know he is at peace and pain free.
Frank Bailey
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bill exemplified the true Rotary spirit. His spirit will provide a guidebook for future generations to come
Katie & Jess Holland
Saturday, December 21, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Your family will be in our prayers.
Emily lancaster
Saturday, December 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was so sweet and kind. He was truly one of my favorite people to get to see.
Barbara Horton
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, Trineke. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bess you all.
Mike and Dianna Roller
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Trieneke and family,
We are saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He will be greatly missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have known and loved him. Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. Bill was so involved in his community, his church and especially his family. He was a vital asset to every organization he was involved in. All in all, a wonderful man. Thinking of you and your family and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Bill and through the support of family and friends.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Jodi Nordyke Elam
Saturday, December 21, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Elise Strain
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Prayers being said for the family. Bill was a wonderful man. I worked with him at the Corp of Engineers when I got a job there through our High School program many years ago. He always had a smile, he was always so fun to talk to. He was a very caring man and he will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane Archer
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Dave Crenshaw
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I am very sad to hear of Bill’s passing. I grew up as his neighbor, and he was one of the most community-minded and public service-minded men I have ever known. A man to be admired and a role model for many. My condolences to his family and may God’s love give you comfort during this time.
Cindy and Doug
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bill was a wonderful man who was always such a true gentleman and good friend. He always made us feel like we were family. He had the such love to share and we feel honored to have been in his life. We will miss him and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. All our love, sincere sympathy and prayers to Trieneke and her family.
Janie Edmonds-Lewis
Saturday, December 21, 2024
This saddens me to hear of Bill’s passing. He was such a joy to be around all the years we went to First Christian Church together. Always loved his singing so much. He definitely made an impact wherever he was! He will be missed.
Tony and Teddie Fehn
Saturday, December 21, 2024
We love you Trieneke and pray for all of you during this time.
What a life to celebrate Bill. You will be missed. The imprints you left on those who knew you will last forever.
Enjoy Heaven my friend. Love you more
Melissa Duncan
Friday, December 20, 2024
I remember him announcing basketball games. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.
Cindy Tilley
Friday, December 20, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was loved by so many. I’m truly honored and blessed to have known him.
I’m praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mary Waite Henry
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss! Will be praying for your family as you grieve. May God comfort and strengthen you during the days ahead!
Christy Keirn
Friday, December 20, 2024
Bud and I loved Bill! He was so kind and passionate about Rotary and the choir! Such a huge loss for our community!
Lou Annis Kelley
Friday, December 20, 2024
My love and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Sharon Stevens-Edwards
Friday, December 20, 2024
Trineke and family, so sorry for your loss. I know Bill will be singing all over Heaven with his fellow choir members.
We had good times at First Christian singing in the choir.
God bless you and give you peace.
Amy Griffin
Friday, December 20, 2024
I'm holding each of you in my heart; your family has such a special place in my heart.
For so many of us who grew up in Bull Shoals and Flippin, Bill was such a fixture in our lives. Bill had a great laugh, smile, sense of humor, and warmth about him. He also had high expectations for the youth!
Thank you, Bill.
Terri Hylla
Friday, December 20, 2024
I was privileged to meet and get to know Bill through my sister Judy. I played golf with him a few times. He was such a personable and fun loving man. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to his family. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Shannon Chandler
Friday, December 20, 2024
My love and prayers to Mike and all the family and friends. Bill was always kind to me throughout my growing up years at Flippin School, as well as when I moved back home in adulthood. God Bless all of you. Love, Shannon Chandler
Marcus Flippin
Friday, December 20, 2024
From the entire Flippin family we send our prayers in the passing of Bill.
He will be missed greatly by many.
Marcus, Gail, Erica, Megan, and Lindsey
David & Ann Manley
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was truly a good man and pillar of Bull Shoals. He will be missed by all. My condolences to Trieneke and the rest of the family.
Alice Baker
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful, Christian, gentleman. The angels are rejoicing in heaven with my husband, too.
Rebecca Sanders
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Bill was a special man he will be missed. May you have peace and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless
Becky Sanders
Sandi Zimmerman
Friday, December 20, 2024
Dearest Trieneke,
I am so very to hear of Bill's passing..may all of your wonderful memories help to fill the sadness in your heart and your family..sending my deepest condolences and sympathy.
Amy Griffin
Friday, December 20, 2024
I'm holding each of you in my heart; your family has such a special place in my heart.
For so many of us who grew up in Bull Shoals and Flippin, Bill was such a fixture in our lives. Bill had a great laugh, smile, sense of humor, and warmth about him. He also had high expectations for the youth!
Thank you, Bill.
Dawn Bruss Melton
Friday, December 20, 2024
Prayers for your family, so many great memories of basketball games and hearing his voice.
Kathy Fountain
Friday, December 20, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Mundie Moore
Friday, December 20, 2024
My heart goes out to all. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. Myself and family send love and prayers! God Bless You
Bo & Elin Sonntag
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mr. Bill will be missed for so many reasons; he always greeted me with a handshake and "Semper Fi Marine!"
I loved his love for our Lord, especially how he served in the choir, his voice for God was loud and strong.
Rest high on that mountain my friend your work here is done.
Alice Morrow Bennett
Friday, December 20, 2024
This is sad news. I used to babysit the children back in the day. Praying for the family.
Joe Durham
Friday, December 20, 2024
I am sorry for your loss.
Gary and Suzanne Griffin
Friday, December 20, 2024
We are so sorry to hear this. Such a great man and family. For those who knew him and waited for him to start the games, it was never the same. Deepest condolences to Trieneke, Dea, Dave, Mike, and family.
Raymond Self
Friday, December 20, 2024
Bill being my older brother was one of my childhood heroes. As he will be missed the memories he helped create will remain a reminder of his influence.
Trink thank you for your untiring care for Bill during the past months.
RIP my dear Brother.
Raymond Self
Paula Moore
Friday, December 20, 2024
So sorry to see this. Will always remember Bill in that announcer's box at Flippin ball games. Prayers for all of the family.
Fred Mahloch
Friday, December 20, 2024
You and Bill have always had a special place in my heart! My prayers are with you and your family, love you.
Bryan Moore
Friday, December 20, 2024
Prayers for the family. I always joked with Mr. Self on the golf course that he was the voice of my childhood. I can still hear " Welcome to Bobcat Country".
Barbara Mallett
Friday, December 20, 2024
Dear Trieneke and family,
It is heartbreaking to hear
Kirby and Cindy Davenport
Friday, December 20, 2024
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Bill touched many lives and will be missed. Our sincere sympathy to you and the entire family. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Sheila Dunne
Friday, December 20, 2024
Oh Trieneke, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my heart and thoughts.
Jack Knowles
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sorry to hear of ill's passing. My prayers are with You.
Gary Griffin
Friday, December 20, 2024
Such a great person and friend! He will be missed by so many! He was one of the good ones!
Dick & Malinda Meeks
Thursday, December 19, 2024
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Our sympathies to Trineke Bill always had such a warm heart and winning smile.