William Stephens

Bill Stephens, 83, of Conway, the long-time athletic director at the University of Central Arkansas and a state representative for 22 years, died Monday, April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Edna Stephens, and a brother, Allen Stephens. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Geneva; son, Mark (Lisa) of Conway; daughters, Sonya Stephens and Stephanie Stephens of Conway; granddaughters Rebecca Ngo of New Jersey; Kristen Baldwin (Tommy) of Goodyear, Ariz.; and Kelli Vasquez (Chris) of Conway; and four great-grandchildren, Joey Baldwin, Rosalie Baldwin, Annika Ngo and Calvin Vasquez; brother, Ken Stephens (Donna) of Conway; sister, Edna Earl Williams of Bryant; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Services will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7 with burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Pallbearers will include his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will include John Duke, Arvil Burks, Jim Stone, Don Bone, James Clark, Bill Pate, Fay Pew, Richard Martin and all former players. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Conway.