of Benton, AR

June 18, 1953 - January 3, 2023

George Hetzel, Jr., 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on January 3, 2023 in Bryant, Arkansas.

George was born in San Antonio, Texas to George and Marilyn Hetzel on June 18, 1953. He earned a degree from Grove City College and graduated in 1975. He worked in the IT Department at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield as an analyst for nearly 20 years. He enjoyed walking moment-by-moment with the Lord, spending time with his family, cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and eating peanut M&Ms. He was an active member at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Little Rock.

George is survived by his wife, Dale Hetzel of Benton; son, Joshua (Kimberlee) Hetzel of Lexington, South Carolina, son, Jonathan (Carmen) Hetzel of Benton, son, Jeremy (Susan) Hetzel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter, Caitlin Hetzel of Benton, daughter, Carissa Hetzel of Little Rock, daughter, Claire Hetzel of Benton; brother, Fred (Jeannie) Hetzel of Norfolk, Virginia; sister, Lynn (Rob) McDowell of Oak Island, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends but we rejoice that he is in the presence of the Lord.

Visitation will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road in Benton on January 6 from 5-7 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road in Little Rock on January 7 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dustin Freeman officiating. A brief visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Union Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 164057, Little Rock, AR 72216 or the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3605, Little Rock, AR 72203.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com