William J. (W.J.) McKiever

William J. (W.J.) McKiever, 81, of Monticello passed away September 19, 2017; W.J. was born on July 20, 1936 in the Lone Prairie Community, Drew County, Arkansas to George William and Bessie Lee Jordan McKiever. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dewey and Harold McKiever. W.J. was a graduate of Drew Central High School, Arkansas A&M (UAM), and received a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. He served Monticello and Drew County for over 50 years as a Pharmacist. W.J. was an involved community leader serving in many organizations, including Justice of the Peace for the Drew County Quorum Court, and as a Councilman to the Monticello City Council. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Charlotte Jones McKiever, a sister, Wanda, and her husband, W.L. Chester, sons, Dr. William R. (Randy) McKiever of Monticello, Jay Bartley McKiever(Sharon) of Corydon, Ind., and daughter, Leslie McKiever of Monticello, as well as, sons, Eric and Will Fredriksson, and daughter, Sarah Fredriksson Isbell. W.J. is also survived by his grandchildren: William J. (Josh) McKiever (Amanda), Jay Randall McKiever, Jon Daniel McKiever, Jeffery Spraggins, Monica McKiever Lee (Zach), and Randi McKiever; Cole Bartley McKiever, Conner McKiever, and Kendall McKiever; Andrew Bentz ( Karonica), and Bradley Bentz; Collins, Gunner, and Erica Fredriksson, Emily Mederios, Molly Fredriksson, Ashley and Kim Portenier, Zack and Macabe Isbell. W.J. is also survived by great-grandchildren: Addee McKiever, Marley and Mercer Spraggins, Slade and Maeme Lee, and Andrew (A.J.) Bentz. W.J. is also survived by Randy, Jay Bartley, and Leslie's mother, LaNell McKiever, a special nephew, Stanley Chester (Patty) and niece, Karen McKiever Legget (Thomas), as well as, many other nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday September 21, 2017 at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral Service is Friday September 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Earl Willis Scholarship Fund, Drew Central Schools, 250 University Drive, Monticello, Ark. 71655 and First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.