William V Deramus

William Deramus Obituary In Loving Memory Of
William V. Deramus, known to his family and friends as 'Grandad,' peacefully entered his eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A man of deep faith and a true example of godliness, William was a dedicated member of The Porch Church, where he served faithfully as a deacon, as he had also done at Union Mission Church. Born on December 25, 1937, in Cherry Hill, Arkansas, William was the cherished son of Richard and Daisy Deramus. On May 24, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Belva Wagner, and together they built a beautiful life, sharing 67 years of love, hard work, and adventure.
Williams warmth, kindness, and generosity left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Originally from Mena, he later moved to Fort Smith after retirement to be closer to his family. Over the years, he wore many hats, from running log trucks and raising chickens and cattle to thriving in his career as a Farm Bureau Agent. For 40 years, he served as the Polk County Farm Bureau Manager, where he became known as a skilled businessman and a 'jack of all trades.' William loved working on his John Deere tractor and was a dedicated member of the Elks, the 6 Mile Deer Camp, and organized the annual hunting event to Colorado for the 'Wild Bill Hunting Trip.'
William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his cherished wife, Belva Deramus; his children, Ricky Deramus and wife Connie of Lavaca, and Vesti Medford and husband Shane of Fort Smith; his grandchildren, Hunter Medford and wife Ashton of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Graceann Medford of Fort Smith, Ryan Deramus, and Amber Harmon, both of Lavaca; two great-grandsons Huxlee and Chisum Medford of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; his sister Janie Hicks of Mena; and a special niece, Kathi Miner and husband Gary of Mena; special nephew Ronnie Wagner and wife Lisa of Mena. William is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Daisy Deramus, and his in-laws, Tom and Pauline Wagner. His legacy of love, faith, and kindness lives on through his family and all those he touched.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:307:30 p.m. at River Glenn Chapel, 1805 North A Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas. A funeral service, led by Dr. Kyle Jarnagin, will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 4001 Brooken Hill Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Steep Hill Cemetery, 8174 Steep Hill Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Rogers, Brenda Rogers, Tom Wooten, Pierce Beachy, Kyle Jarnagin, Brent Lovell, Mike Lowery, and Ryan Eyerman. Serving as Pallbearers will be Rex Lynn, Lawrence Hocking, Andy Brown, Tony Hooper, Kenny Miller, and Mitch Sikes. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to William's church, The Porch Church of Fort Smith on Cash App at $ThePorchFS or mailed to The Porch Church, 10303 Hwy 45, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916. Services are under the thoughtful care of River Glenn Cremation and Funeral Services
Services
Visitation
Friday
November 15, 2024
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
River Glenn Chapel
1805 North A Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Funeral Service
Saturday
November 16, 2024
10:00 AM
Grace Community Church
4001 Brooken Hill Drive
Fort Smith, AR 72908
Burial Service
Saturday
November 16, 2024
11:00 AM
Steep Hill Cemetery
8174-8984 Steep Hill Road
Fort Smith, AR 72916 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of William, please visit our Tree Store.