of Searcy, AR

April 3, 1943 - February 22, 2024

William Kenneth "Bill" Rupp, Jr., 80, resident of the Searcy area, went home to the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Bill was born on April 3, 1943, in Kittanning, PA to the late William Kenneth Rupp, Sr. and Alma Joy Smith-Rupp. He was a devoted Christian man and wherever he was planted, he served the Lord. Bill was in law enforcement at Penn State before starting his impressive career path. He proudly served the United States Army National Guard Military from January of 1965 to 1970. Bill later served the Washington D.C. Police Force for 8 ½ years. He then went on to become a dedicated employee with Nationwide Insurance for 31 years. Next, Bill became an associate with Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy for the next 9 years. He was an honored member of Gideons International for 38 wonderful years. Bill participated in 21 foreign mission trips with many devoted Baptists and others. Bill loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed working on his landscaping then relaxing in the beautiful white rocking chairs with Peggy. Bill spent extra time playing his favorite sport, Racquetball for 21 years.

Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Peggy Rupp; his daughters, Laura Rupp Burger (Steve), Debbie Rupp deForest (Nate); stepdaughter, Annette McQuinn (Chris); grandchildren, Elizabeth (Scottie), Samantha, Makenna, Noah, Jimmy, Ryan, Karissa; sister, Patty Painter (Lee); many nephews, nieces, cousins, sisters in law and brothers in law.

Memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Temple Baptist Church in Searcy. Memorials may be made to Gideons International to help provide Bibles to those in need.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com