of Batesville, AR

May 27, 1942 - March 8, 2022

Willie Earl Holowell, 79, of Batesville passed away March 8, 2022.

He was born May 27, 1942 in Cushman, Arkansas to Elbert and Eva (Skelton) Holowell.

Willie was a member of Lafferty Community Church. He was a solid friend to everyone who loved to have fun and laugh. Willie was a Reserve Deputy with the Independence County Sherriff's Department for more than 30 years and worked in the pest control business as an exterminator for Adams Pest Control and North Arkansas Pest Control for more than 40 years. Willie was also a cattle farmer who enjoyed working with his cattle. He was a people person who never met a stranger.

Survivors include his wife, whom he married October 12, 1999, Twillia (Franks) Holowell of the home; two sons, Clint Holowell of Glyndon, Minnesota, and Mark Holowell (Terri) of Pangburn, Arkansas; one daughter, Diann St. John (Danny) of Batesville; one step-daughter, Angela Willis (Cameron) of Batesville; six grandchildren, Casey Holowell, Catlyn Widmer, Justin Holowell, Austin Holowell, Dalton Holowell, and Kendal Holowell; 10 great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, and many many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Pete Holowell; and two sisters, Venia Frazier, and Fay Needham.

Pallbearers are Robert Frazier, Keith Holowell, Mark Harrington, Sid Dodd, Rick Wilson, and Jamie Ingram. Honorary pallbearers are Glen Smart, Greg Quearry, Benny Clark, and Shane Swaims.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00pm at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Jackie McCarroll and Curt Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sherriff Youth Ranch 100 St Vincent Pl, Batesville, AR 72501.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com