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William McSpadden Obituary
William Neal (Bill) McSpadden, age 93, of Russellville passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehab.
He was born in Batesville on December 11, 1930, the son of Neal and Lucille Hollandsworth McSpadden.
He was a retired Marketing Manager for Exxon and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was active in the Kiwanis Club, First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, and the Carden Sunday School Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Helton; and a grandson, Mikell McSpadden, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dolores Patton McSpadden of Russellville; a daughter, Becky Smith and husband, Steve of Russellville; a son, Mike McSpadden and wife, Malinda of Alma; grandchildren, Stacy (Jack) Grobmeyer, Andrew (Brittany) Smith, Matthew (Katy) McSpadden and Mason (Kiley) McSpadden; 12 great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver and angel, Tammy Lemarr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The burial will be private in Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Gentiva Hospice and Dr. Brad McAlister for the care Bill received.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church Manna House, 304 S Commerce Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801, Wesley Foundation Age-to Age, 111 North El Paso Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801 and Western Arkansas Child Development, PO Box 1514, Alma, Arkansas 72921.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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Ralph McCormick
February 21, 2024
Bill was a devoted Kiwanian as early as 1975 on... He was full of humor, love for his fellow man. God has a great worker now that Bill is there. It would take several pages to describe him and all that he performed. And when I said "perform" I meant when he got in front of and audience, no matter how many, he was center of humor, sharp quips, information. God bless you Bill, thanks for sharing your life with your friends.
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