Bill Lewellen

Bill Lewellen, 79, of Maumelle, retired Executive Vice-President of Rebsamen Insurance, departed his earthly life on February 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Reva; two sons, Todd (Melanie) and Scott (Assiah); grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nick, Brin, Fox Lewellen and Courtney Hampton; and two brothers, Gene and Jim Lewellen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom Lewellen. Bill was born in Little Rock on October 2, 1936 to Joseph and Francis Abrams Lewellen. He graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1954 and attended Little Rock University (UALR) and Arkansas Law School. He married his high school sweetheart in 1957 after finishing a tour of duty in the U.S. Army in Austria and Italy. Bill fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, logging over 8,000 hours. He was president of the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society and was elected to the board of directors of the Aerospace Education Center. He spent most of his professional career in the insurance field receiving several awards from the Agricultural Aviation Associations in Arkansas and Louisiana. Bill also campaigned for and was elected to the Pulaski County Quorum Court in 1980. Bill served as a deacon and Vice Chairman of the Board at Parkview Christian Church. He later became a devoted attendee at Fellowship Bible Church. He was an avid golfer, passionate fisherman, meticulous about his yard work, and loved to read, but his proudest accomplishment in life was being the world's best Gramps. Funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. Visitation is at 1 p.m. preceding the service. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 or to your charity of choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.