Billy Ward Heinley

Billy Ward "Bill" Heinley, 82, of Little Rock, AR, died Monday December 27, 2010. Mr. Heinley was born in Fordyce, AR on September 8, 1928 to the late Bertha Turner & Edward Heinley. After graduation from college, Bill entered into education as a high school teacher, later becoming a principle, superintendent & retired from the position of director of elementary education for the state of Arkansas. He enjoyed traveling, & one of his passions was golf. He was a starter at Chenal Country club, a Junior golf instructor at Rebsamen & a member of the Little Rock Athletic Club. He was also a Mason. Survivors include, his wife, Jan Cameron Heinley of Little Rock, AR; a daughter, Donna Heinley of Embudo, NM; three sons, Jon Heinley & his wife Beth of Rockwall, TX, Barry Heinley & his wife Donna of Rowlett, TX, Jeff Cameron of Little Rock, AR; four grandchildren, a sister, Syble Sawyer of Fordyce, AR; a niece, Beverly Sawyer Carter of Little Rock, AR & many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Edward Heinley, & Benjamin Heinley, & one son Marty Heinley. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday December 29, 2010 in the Stoney Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM Wednesday at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com