William Dugger

William "Bill" Dugger, age 88, of Searcy was born Jan. 30, 1925 in Augusta AR. to W.E. and Elsie Dugger. William went to be with the Lord Sat. Jan. 18, 2014. Bill owned The Dairy Queen in Searcy for 12 years, and was involved in real estate, loved fishing, hunting and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters: Donna Threlkeld, Marcia (Wes) Cole; three granddaughters: Stevi Leigh Jackson, Jamie Threlkeld, and Rece Cole; one grandson, Howard Benton, one great-grandson, Jackson Benton; two great-granddsughters: Mia Molechat and Kimberlynn Lovell; one brother, Harold Dugger; his companion, Mildred Bostic. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Freida Dugger of 42 years, two sisters, Virginia Wells and Alberta Stone. Family will receive friends Tues Jan. 21, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Graveside service will be Wed. Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.