of HARRISON, AR
January 8, 1934 - January 2, 2025
Billie Joe Blevins passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Bill was born January 8, 1934 to Elmer D. and Lexa (Abel) Blevins at home in White Oak Hollow. He married the love of his life, Dorothy (Taylor) Blevins on April 9, 1960. Together they had three children. He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, known to his children and great-grandchildren as Pa/The Wizard. Bill Blevins was a lifelong resident of Boone County.
Bill was a faithful member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church until his health prevented him from attending church. He taught Men's Sunday School Class up into his 80's. Faithful describes him best. Faithful to God, faithful to family, faithful to his country.
Bill had a love for heavy equipment. He started his career as soon as he graduated from high school. He worked with his brother on several roads in the area. Bill served in the United States Army for 2 years from 1954-1956 and was stationed in Occupied Germany. He worked for McClinton Inc. in Missouri and Arkansas for 14 years. Bill started as a heavy equipment instructor at Twin Lakes Vo-Tech (North Arkansas College) in 1970. During his tenure there, Bill developed many lifelong friendships with students. Together they completed dirt work on many sites in the area including Boone County Airport, Flippin Airport, Marshall Airport, North Arkansas College, Harrison School and Bergman School, as well as others. In 2019, North Arkansas College awarded Bill the Board of Trustees Award for outstanding service.
Farming and gardening were his passions and he spent many hours working on the farm on Highway 281. His daily enjoyment was checking cows. Bill loved the outdoors. You could often find him outside whittling under a shade tree. He loved to plant a big garden and share the produce with neighbors and friends. Bill loved to fish, hunt and read a good western.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Faola Jackson, Kirby Blevins, Milford Blevins, Frank Blevins and Mary Lou Raley. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy and his children, Linda Pledger (Jerry), Sandra Todd (Eddie) and Eric Blevins (Angie) all of Harrison; Five grandchildren, Kelsey (Todd) Gregory, Cara (Pledger) Marino and husband, Martin, Dustin Blevins and wife, Ashley, Drew Todd and Ashley (Blevins) Wright and husband, Blake; Four great-grandchildren, Kylah Gregory, Benson Blevins, Easton Blevins and Adelina Marino. He is survived by one sister, Wilma Williams (Manly) of Moundsville, Alabama and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-7:00pm Monday, January 6th at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Tuesday at Eagle Heights Baptist Church with Jerry Pledger and Mitchell Archer officiating. Interment will be in York Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to either York Cemetery, P. O. Box 322, Bergman, Arkansas 72615 or North Arkansas College Foundation Scholarship Fund in memory of Billie Joe Blevins for Construction Equipment Operation, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
Pallbearers: Dustin Blevins, Eric Blevins, Jackie Davis, Martin Marino, Jerry Pledger, Drew Todd, Eddie Todd and Blake Wright.
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27 Condolence(s)
Larry and Jane Anderson
Monday, January 6, 2025
We are all so sorry for your loss and please know that you are in our prayers.
Pollyanna Hodges
Monday, January 6, 2025
Linda, Sandra, and the Blevins family
You have been blessed to have a father who leaves behind such a cherished legacy. May you find peace in that as you travel this path, knowing that you will meet again one day.
My prayers will be for all of you.
Nell Bonds
Monday, January 6, 2025
Thinking of you and sending our sincerest condolences on your loss. What a remarkable legacy of the many contributions and service to our college and community. May God give your families peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Debbie and Tony White
Monday, January 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed. He left a great legacy and a beautiful family. I’m sure he will be telling everyone in heaven about his family he left behind and one day they will get to meet them. Prayers for comfort during this time.
Donna Hinson
Monday, January 6, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our prayers
Bob and Lisa Massengale
Sunday, January 5, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Jim Breece
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Dorothy, so sorry for your loss. A very good man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Greg & Sherry Parks
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Prayers for all of the family may peace and comfort be with you. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Paul & Linda Howell Jackson
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Remembering Billie Joe brings back a lot of fond memories. My last conversation with him had us laughing about me being an “honorary cousin”.
Linda and I are so very sorry for the loss we’ve all experienced. Our prayers and best wishes are with all of you at this time. I truly believe that the Lord made one of the finest families on this earth when He made the Blevins family. May He provide comfort to you in the knowledge that there will one day be a great reunion.
Sue Simmons
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Sandra and the Blevins family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. May God grant you peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Melvin Binam
Saturday, January 4, 2025
He was my instructor in 1996 and there was never and will never be a better man than he was my heart is sad and my prayers are with all his family
Marvin & Laura Richardson
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Praying for Jesus' comfort and care during this time.
Bill & Sherri Todd
Saturday, January 4, 2025
I remember a time when we stopped by for a visit on our way back from a camping trip. We sat out in the backyard under a big tree and both Bill's talked about their days from Twins Lake Vo-Tech and their love of cattle and heavy equipment for a couple hours. After visiting for quite a while we fixed sandwiches then took a tour of "their place". He was such a joy to be around. Happy with life. Bill has the utmost respect for "BJ". Grateful for all he was taught about heavy equipment and cattle. Very fond memories of helping BJ on his farm after school and on weekends. BJ will be missed but remembered for all the good things in life he did. We are so sorry for the loss of this gentleman. May God comfort BJ's family during this time of loss. Bill & Sherri Todd.
Jake Skobel Anita Percifield
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss.
Robert Blevins
Saturday, January 4, 2025
What a Great Uncle, in my memory will always be a big grin on his face and a laugh I can still hear even today! Will miss him greatly! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Wish I was there to give hugs!
Martha and Joe Brisco
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Our Prayers are with you
morna Elmore-Stone
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Dorthy, i am so so sorry to hear about your sweetheart leaving for heaven without you. but he is in your future.
Kelsey and Linda. i’m so sorry for your loss. God’s grace is sufficient. believe me i know. i had to learn that the hard way. but God has your back. i love you guys very much and pray for peace to your hearts.
Jessica Marino
Saturday, January 4, 2025
My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. I have such special and beautiful memories of him from my visit, and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jessica Marino & Kenny Villafuerte.
Carol Copeland
Saturday, January 4, 2025
I'll never forget his smile.
God allowed this good man to fulfill His purpose on this Earth.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days, but your comfort is in knowing that he is in his Home in Heaven.
With our Love,
Dennis and Carol Copeland
Joey & Cindy Reese
Saturday, January 4, 2025
What a great man. Heaven gained a true Angel!
Renee’ Cates
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Praying for comfort for all of you at this time.
Brian Jackson
Friday, January 3, 2025
The Blevins farm and family are part of the lore of my childhood in Harrison. When Jesus said "the salt of the earth" he was talking about Mr Blevins. His influence for good will never die, and he will be remembered always for a blessing. To Mrs Blevins, the family and all who loved him, be of good cheer! "And so shall we ever be with the Lord."
Frances Jackson
Friday, January 3, 2025
Dorothy, I send you and all your family my deepest sympathy and best wishes. Your family have always been dear to me and mine, and I have wonderful memories of times spent with you long ago. My prayers are for God's presence to bring comfort and healing.
Leisha Graham
Friday, January 3, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers
David and Shirley Breece
Friday, January 3, 2025
Dorothy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Billie Joe's passing.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah (Patton) Harrell
Friday, January 3, 2025
Blevins family,
So sorry for your loss. Billie Joe was my dad’s ( Vernon Patton) instructor when he took the heavy equipment course at Twin Lakes Vo-Tech many years ago. My sisters and I remember my dad talking about Billie Joe fondly.
May the God of all comfort bring comfort as only he can.
marilyn Hickenbottom
Friday, January 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.