Billy Gene O'Donald

BILLY GENE O'DONALD, age 81, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 29, 2022. Billy was born to Golden and Selecia O'Donald in Ethel, Ark., July 3, 1941. He served in the US Army, a 25-year career with the LR Police Department, retiring as detective sergeant; and 10 year career with Pulaski County Court as a bailiff. His siblings preceded him in death. Sisters, Bernice Wilder, Audrey Webb, Rose Alston; and brothers, Cleophus, Senelvin, Joe Charlie, McKinley, Roy Glenn O'Donald. Billy is survived by a dedicated loving wife, Rita; their children, Phillip (Jacqueline), Jeffery (Stacii), and Krystal (Dwan); five grandchildren: Taylor, Jordan, Eric, Greyson, Chandler; and one great-grandson, Knox. Open viewing will be Friday, October 7, from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Celebration of life service will be Saturday, October 8, at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. Open viewing at 10 a.m., services at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to: Faithful Funeral Home, 7727 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72204. Edward Shelton, Director.