William Edward Bilbrey Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of William Edward Bilbrey Jr. of Smithville, Arkansas, who departed this world on October 14, 2024 at the age of 93. William Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, William Edward shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid William Edward farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Edward Bilbrey Sr. and Gladys Williams Bilbrey. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Bilbrey; his daughters, Rita Thomison (John) of Smithville and Maleta Tipton (Brent) of Smithville; his grandchildren, Lindsay Penn (Chris) of Smithville, John Hollis Thomison of Independence and Emily Tuma of Smithville; and his great grandchildren, James Edward "Jep" Penn of Smithville, Chandler of Smithville, Wilder of Smithville and Josephine Tuma of Smithville.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Smithville United Methodist Church. A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
