of Benton, AR
March 31, 1928 - November 17, 2014
Billy Ray Alder, 86, of Benton died Monday, November 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1928 in Benton to the late Roy Thomas Alder and Ethel Sarah Alder. He served in the U. S. Army as a private technician from 1946-1948 and later retired from Reynolds Metals. Mr. Alder was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Evelyn.
Survivors include a sister, Patsy Smith, of Benton, AR; a daughter, Debbie Arnold (Joe), of Little Rock, AR; two sons, Randy Alder (Gena), of Van Buren, AR and Terry Alder (Cheryl) of Longview, TX; six grandchildren, Blair Arnold of Little Rock, AR, Andrea Joyce of Mountain Home, AR, Mark Alder of Fort Smith, AR, Shawn Alder of Canton, TX, Tera Clark of Longview, TX, and Jennifer Hubble of McGregor, TX; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Dr. Rick Grant officiating. Interment will follow in New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. immediately prior to the funeral on Friday, November 21st at the funeral home.
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Very pleasant and wonderful man
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Debbie and Joe and Blair, Even though I never met your dad, I knew he was a good man just from hearing about him from you. You talked so often and with a smile that I just knew he was a dad like my own, the good kind! All of us here in the office are thinking about you and praying for you and your entire family. Love ya!
Billy will be missed and the family is in our prayers. God is good and will give the family peace in knowing Billy is with the Lord. Love ya.
Debbie, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May God grant him passage to the great reward of the saved and may He grant you peace in knowing your dad is with Him.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Billy and loved seeing him every month when he came to get his haircut. He was such a sweet and kind man and reminded me so much of my dad, whom shares the same name. I will miss him. Praying for all the family.
Cheryl and Terry,
All of the S&B Engineering office in Longview are keeping botho of you and your family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You have shared so many memories that you both have made with Pawpaw and they will bring joy for years to come. Be safe on your return home.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Know that God is with you and your family during your time of bereavement. Asking God for continued blessings and strength is my prayer.
Terry & Cheryl: I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Terry, Cheryl and Family,
You all are in our prayers and thoughts. If we can do anything, please do not hesitate to call on us. Many blessings to you.
Elizabeth, Danny and Calleigh
He will certainly be missed. Such a real nice person and loved everyone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mr. Alder was such a sweet and sincere man! I am honored to have been part of his care team here at Mt. Carmel. He will be truly missed!
Kay Procop, CNA @ Mt. Carmel
May the Lord be with you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
sorry to hear about your father brian
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort from the many prayers that will be lifting you up in your time of sorrow.
Terry and Cheryl, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry and family - May God surround his loving arms around each of you. May he give each of you comfort and peace knowing that you will all be together again someday. God will carry you thru the days ahead - trust in him. You are all in my prayers.
Dave Richardson
Materilas Handling
Eastman Chemical Co.
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. If I can do anything please let me know..