Bill Baxley

Bill Baxley loved Friday - TGIF! What earnest, hard-working person or student doesn't? He wasn't any different than any other hard working person. Bill finally reached his forever Friday on March 8th, 2019. Bill , a member of God's family, beloved husband, father, grandfather, favorite uncle, best friend and community leader passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2019 with his wife, Rhonda by his side. Born April 30, 1933 in Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas, he was the son of William Riley Baxley and Hessie Mae (Guinn) Baxley. Bill is survived by the love of life, his wife, Rhonda Jean Relethford, of 63 years and six months, daughter Judy Ann Baxley, son William (Buddy) Ray Baxley and fiancé Mary Schleuter, the little loves of his life, granddaughters Kelley Raye (Stone) Coffey and Micheal Creath, Pauline (Stone) Ramirez, grandson Brandon Dean Baxley; great-granddaughters Michaela Naomi (Stone-Smith) Adams and husband, Austin, Taylor Raye Coffey and fiancé Daryl Copeland, Hailey Raye Coffey, Great-grandsons Adam Matthew Ramirez, Alex Michael Ramirez and last, but certainly not least in his heart, great-great grandsons George Riley Phillips and Ryder Lee Adams. As previously mentioned, he was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, co-worker and community servant leader. Many of those mentioned, have preceeded him, including his parents, five siblings and a great-great grandson Ryan Alexander Adams. Bill, a very respected member of the Seligman, MO community, began a 29 year career at Daisy Outdoor Products, formerly known as Daisy. Working in many departments throughout his career, he retired in 1995. In addition to this, he was a full time cattle farmer. In his spare time he was devoted to his family and friends and loved to spend weekends, holidays and vacations with them. He loved his Lord and Jesus Christ and was a member of the Garfield Church of Christ. Among the many community programs Bill served, he was known most for for his contribution of 49 years of service to Lion's Club International. Bill loved sports, especially baseball, basketball and football. His favorite teams were the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys and the Southwest High School Trojans. He coached many young players and taught them more than just the game concept. He taught them life lessons, too. When not spending time with his family and the community, he could be found watching various sports games live and on TV. During off-season he enjoyed John Wayne western movies and gardening. Bill was always there to help relatives and friends with any request or whatever else people needed from him. A special thank you and sincerest gratitude to the kind, caring people at Apple Creek Nursing and Rehab in Centerton, Ark., for their loving care and support during this past year and especially his final days. Also, the family would like to extend their appreciation towards Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Ark., for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Home on Monday, March 11, 2019. Funeral services for Bill will be at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Ark., on Tuesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. Bill will be laid to rest at the Bayless Cemetery in Gateway, Ark. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 555, 2321 West 20th Street, Washington, DC 55555. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.