of Jonesboro, AR
July 16, 1935 - July 5, 2015
William Lawrence Dacus, Sr., 79 of Jonesboro passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House.
He was born July 16, 1935 in Jonesboro. He was a retired General Baptist minister. For over 40 years he served congregations in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Dacus and his parents Marshall and Vada Dacus.
Survivors include two sons, Bill (Judy) Dacus and Charles (Allison) Dacus of Roxboro, NC; three grandchildren, Aidan and Mason Dacus of Roxboro and Brad (Vicky) Whelchel of Jonesboro and two great grandchildren, Tyler and Emma Whelchel of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Craig Lee and Marion Stringer officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 until time of service.
Jerry Pentecost, Joe McQuay, Wayne Simpson, Jim Kidd, John Smith and Sam Burns will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials can be made to the Oak Hill Baptist Church or the Flo and Phil Hospice House 1138 E. Matthews, Jonesboro.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Billy, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless . AnnaLee and family