Obituaries

William "Bill" Austin Ellzey

Photo of William "Bill" Austin Ellzey
William "Bill" A. Ellzey, 95, of Conway, Ark., died Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born October 5, 1925, in Greenbrier, Ark., a son of the late Clint and Arlie Tilley Ellzey. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Sybil Ellzey Wilcox, Inza Ellzey Clifton, Mary Jo Ellzey Nixon, Clara Ellzey Reynolds, and Bonnie Ellzey Loveless; and brothers, Tremont Ellzey and Clinton Ellzey. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. After graduating from Greenbrier High School, he served in the Unites States Navy, 1943-1946, WWII, in the South Pacific. After the war and while a student at ASTC, he met and married a beautiful girl, Virginia Spears. After 63 years of marriage, she preceded him in death. Mr. Ellzey taught school, sold insurance, and retired from the Pulaski County Assessor's Office. He was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and was a current member of Central Baptist Church in Conway, Ark. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Bro. Don Chandler will be officiating. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery. The family wishes to thank his special friend and caregiver, Wanda McElroy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church or UCA. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway

Published September 19, 2021

Upcoming Events