of Sherwood, AR
May 1, 1943 - September 6, 2014
Billy R. Leftwich, age 71 of Sherwood passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014.He was born May 1, 1943 in Ash Flat, AR to the late Beulah and Joe Leftwich. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene; older brother, Loyd and his twin brother Rayburn.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. After four years of electrical apprenticeship school he worked for Local union 295 of IBEW for several years. He then went to work as an electrical inspector for the city of Sherwood until he retired.
He is survived by his wife of 49 and half years, Joyce Sory Leftwich and two daughters, Lisa and Kristy.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-791-7400) with Pastor Bob Wiegel officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. one hour prior to the service.
Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. Please know we are praying for you, your mother, and Kristy. Love, Melody & Mark Adams
Mrs. Leftwich & daughters, I was the payroll clerk at the City of Sherwood, I enjoyed working with Bill, He was very kind and a real gentleman. I will be praying for you, and so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your lost
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Officers, Staff and Members
of Local Union 295, IBEW
Deepest sympathy to Joyce, Lisa, and Kristy. We are very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our family will keep you all in our prayers.
Scotty and Jonna Parish
Thinking and praying for your family during this time of loss. May God bless you all in the days ahead.
Bill was a true friend as we were in apprenticeship class together. We also worked some together through Local union 285 of IBEW.
Very fond of the Sory's too as Ardell was in my family and built our house. With sympathy
Kristy, I'm just so sorry for your loss. I know words cannot really comfort you right now. But in days and weeks and months to come you will reach the places that allow you to laugh and rejoice in all the wonderful times y'all have had together. Your dad is with our Lord now and his comfort is complete.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family, he will be greatly missed.
Robert Woods
Deepest sympathy to Joyce, and Girls (ladies)Kristy, and Lisa. We are at a loss for words, to express our sadness. Have known Richard, (never knew his name was Billy), for almost 50 years. Would see him mostly at family functions, such as decoration. Remember his big laugh, and booming voice. He was well versed in many subjects, so one was never at a loss for conversation. We Laura & I keenly regret to learn of his passing. Rest in peace old friend, you have richly earned it.
Joyce and girls. Enjoyed working with Bill for the time that he worked with the City. He was a very kind man. May God bless and keep you in his care.
Lisa, I am so sorry for you lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all through this time. Rita.
Dear Joyce and girls, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Richard. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ann and Delano
Dearest Lisa,
I can completely understand how you are feeling at this sad time and share in your grief but am glad you were with your Dad at the end. I truly believe your move back home was preordained for a reason. Take good care of your mother and know that as time goes on your memories will be brighter and the sadness will lessen. I wish I were there with you.
Joyce, Kristy and Lisa. So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all with peace that only He can provide. You are in my prayers.
Richard, as you well know we met more than sixty years ago playing in a creek that ran through our neighborhood. We went to grade school, junior and senior high school together. We discovered girls at the same time and had fun times together as teenagers. We got married about the same time and we still have the same wives we started with. We both raised families and soon after retirement we started having weekly luncheons and harassed the waitress. To say I will miss you sounds ridicules, so I will just say Richard tell Rayburn I will see both of you later.
We will miss you and have cherished being your neighbor and friend for so many years.....
I have wonderful memories of my family getting together with the Leftwich family before Christmas to celebrate and visit. Praying for this sweet family in the upcoming days. Joanie kaut
This was the most loving man. He was funny at times and very serious at others. He was a good man, but one that had to put up with lots of pain. He is with our Lord now and Pain Free. He took me in as if he was my Dad. I will never, ever forget you Poppa Leftwich. May you enjoy your days until we all meet again. I love you and will miss you greatly May God watch over your family and comfort their hearts.
So heartbroken for you-Kristy, Lisa & Joyce. Mr. Leftwich was a wonderful husband and father. I know he will be greatly missed. Prayers and thinking about you always:). Until you all meet in heaven...,