Billy Warner Steelman

Billy Warner Steelman, age 76, of Benton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He followed in his father's footsteps as a highway construction worker and continued to be a contract heavy equipment operator. Over the years he worked on countless road projects for Dallas County and constructed many ponds all over southern Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Beatrice Brown Steelman; infant brother, Louis; brother-in-law, Robert "Sid" Taylor; and step-son, Jeff Banks. He is survived by his wife, Garlene Bettis Steelman of Benton; two daughters, Susie Launius of Camden and Sheryl Qualls of Hot Springs; step-daughter, Renee (Joshua) Blockburger of Benton; granddaughter, Brittni Spears and three great-grandchildren of Hot Springs; step-grandson, Matt Scott of Benton; one brother, Charles (JoAnn) Steelman of Holly Springs; three sisters, Wanda Taylor of Camden, Linda (Jim) Wolfe of Camden, and Kathy (Harry) Russell of Harmony Grove; and a host of loving nephews, nieces, and grand-nephews and nieces. Visitation will be Wednesday January 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Benton Funeral Home with Brother Paul Martin and Brother John Steelman officiating. Interment will follow at Benton Cemetery at Jacinto. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.