Billy Dean McCallister

BILLY (BILL) DEAN MCCALLISTER, 81, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, Aug. 4. He was born in Wabbaseka, Ark., to parents Chester and Thelma McCallister. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955–1963 on the USS Shenandoah. After moving to Jacksonville, Bill worked at National Swage Company for over 30 years, working his way up and retiring as Plant Superintendent. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville. Bill loved the Razorbacks and all things computer but his greatest love was his grandchildren. His first three grandchildren, Andee, Mandi and Aubrey were beautiful to him in every way. He was a great storyteller and singer of old songs and spent many hours with granddaughter, Olivia creating stories, singing and making memories. He always cherished his time with Zack fishing and exploring in Zack's younger years. He treasured his enthusiasm for sports and particularly football with youngest grandson, Trevor. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Merle Green. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 36 years, Pam McCallister; children, Sharon Waisner (Earnie), Debbie Erickson, David O'Dell (Kelly), Gary Heinrich and Roger Heinrich as well as his Grandchildren Andee, Mandi, Aubrey, Zack, Olivia and Trevor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial immediately following service at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. On line guest register at ww.griffinleggettresthills.com. Bill will be dearly missed and all are thankful that he was a part of their lives.