William (Bill) Orlando Ligon Jr.

William Orlando Ligon Jr. (Bill) passed away at his home Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born April 29, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jane Whitmore Ligon and W.O. Ligon Sr. He was a member of Osceola First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and attended the University of Arkansas School of Law. Bill taught school in Fayetteville until moving to Osceola, Arkansas in 1987, where he worked in law enforcement as a supervisor for Probation & Parole Field Services. He was a devoted family man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a very kind and caring person and was highly respected by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife Beth Kramer Ligon; two sons: John Todd Carter and wife Lori Hayes Carter, and Harry Kramer (Chip) Carter; two grandsons: John Hayes Carter and William Todd Carter, all of Franklin, Tenn. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church in Osceola from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., officiated by Brother Jason Glenn. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Egner Cemetery, Allen Chapel near Batesville, Arkansas. Roller Swift Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.