of Hot Springs, AR

January 9, 1939 - September 6, 2025

William ''Bill'' Victor Nery, a resident of Hot Springs, AR went to his heavenly home on September 6, 2025. Bill was born on January 9, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Willard and Marie Nery.

Bill retired from the US Air Force as a Vietnam Veteran, where he was a crew chief for fighter jet planes. He also retired from the San Diego Police Department as a department supervisor. In his later years he was the co-owner of Professional Tours with his wife, Dee.

Bill was very involved with his church, First Freewill Baptist and loved his church family dearly. He loved the RV travel life and is a lifetime member of the Good Sam RV Club; where he spent 3 years on staff and served 10 years as the Director of the Arkansas Chapter of Good Sam. He also enjoyed assisting his wife in the cruise industry. He was passionate about cars, airplanes, trains, clocks and all things military.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Nery and daughter, Jackie Kyyra (Matt).

He is survived by his wife, Dee Nery of Hot Springs, AR; daughters, BJ Baxter of Sherwood, AR and Tiffani Shae Tate (Chris) of Bono, AR; grandson, Joseph Baxter (Tonya) of Cabot, AR; granddaughter, Brittany Baxter Nelson (Jeff) of Sherwood, AR; grandson, Esvin Tate Pyles of Bono, AR; grandchildren, Nick, Heather, Brandon and Justin of Rochester, MN; as well as several great and great-great grandchildren.

Bonus sons are AJ Trosclair (Karen) and Robert Minnick (Karen).

Special honorary pallbearer is Larry Collier.

Honorary pallbearers include Wayne Thomas, Ray Golbert, Doug Lutrell, John Shuffield, Buddy Ray, George Prichett, Doug Tinkle, James Hairston and Jack Godwin.

A memorial service will be held at First Freewill Baptist Church in Hot Springs, 901 W St. Louis, on Wednesday, September 10th at 1:00pm with Pastor Doug Jones officiating and Pastor AJ Trosclair assisting.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to First Freewill Baptist Church, 901 W. St. Louis Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

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