Rizel Manus Bittle

RIZEL MANUS BITTLE, 96, passed away on Nov. 19, 2014. Rizel was born in Miller, Ark. on March 4, 1918 to Harvey and Ludy Bittle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Miva Bittle; brothers, Goldman Bittle and Alton Bittle; sisters, Alma Neal, Opal Carr, Chester Carr, Hester McClardy, Esther Bittle and Estell Cullins; a great grandson, Braylon Besancon. Rizel is survived by six children, Ann Porter (Gene), Kaye Wood (Jim), Larry Bittle (Theresa), Ricky Bittle (Karen), Regina Besancon (Terry), Benny Bittle (Neillana); 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Billy Bittle of Heber Springs, Ark. and one sister, Irene Verser of Rogers, Ark. Rizel was a man of faith who believed in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and looked forward to the resurrection. Rizel was also a man to whom family was very important. As a father he modeled 1 Thessalonians 2: 11-12, a father who dealt with his children by, encouraging, comforting and urging them to live lives worthy of God. Rizel was a man who believed in continuing to learn all of his life and whose practical knowledge allowed him to fix almost anything. As he fixed things he could be very creative in his use of duct tape. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 24, 2014 at the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Nov. 25, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley church of Christ. Graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Nov. 25, 2014 at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, AR. The family would like to thank Joshua Bittle of Cooperative Home and Health Service and the caregivers that took care of Rizel, LaShay Carter, Angela Kent, Alexis Willis and Rhonda Sanders. The family would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital Palliative-Hospice unit. Donations may be made to Children's Homes Inc, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450-3319. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.