of Pittsburgh, PA
September 27, 1945 - September 23, 2020
William ''Bill'' Hilton Lister, age 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on September 27, 1945, the son of the late Donald W. Lister and Mary Yvonne Warner.
Beloved husband of Darlene (Yeager) Lister; Loving father of Kimberly (Joe) Banks of Brookland, AR, Stephen (Robin) Lister of Sherwood, AR, Martina Lister of Germany, Dr. Mark (Lacy) Lister of New Orleans, LA, Donald Joseph ''Joey'' (Sarah) Lister of Sherwood, AR, Megan Hillis of Haymarket, VA; Step-father to Dina Pater of Wexford, PA. Dustin (Elin) Parker of Ostraver, OH, Kathleen (Bill) Gray of Cuddy, PA and Angel Bon of McDonald, PA; Cherished grandfather of Lauren Clayton, Alex Lister, Corey Gearhart, Austin Lister, Daniel Lister, Joseph Lister, Briella Hillis, Emma Lister, Dax Hillis, Eleanor Lister, Claire Lister, Cameron McChesney, Delaney Pater, Lucas Pater, Savannah Parker, Denny Parker, Billy Gray, Ashley (John) Davis, Josh (Anna) Banks and Allie Banks; Proud great-grandfather of Mila Lister, Karleigh Baskin, Piper, Hattie, J.J. & O.P. Banks and Grey & Beck Davis; Dear brother to his twin, Samuel Lister of Fairfield Bay, AR, Lorri Burnett of El Paso, TX and Heidi Harrall of Charlestown, RI; his beloved dog Duke and he is survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers Allen Bidwell and Donald ''Guy'' Lister, brother-in-law David ''Crocus'' Burnett, great-grandson Bentley Lister and his beloved Buddy.
William proudly served Our Country in the United States Army as a Combat Veteran during the Vietnam War where he received a Silver Star during combat. Bill never met a stranger and always made a point to speak to other Veterans in person or a note on a vehicle. He was a jack of all trades; he could repair or build anything he put his mind to. He loved his family and friends fiercely. He would drop everything to be anywhere he was needed. His love for life was in his Old School Man Cave Garage and his friends who came to hang out. Restoring antique cars was his passion along with traveling with family and spending time together, showing all the cars he restored at the car cruises and lastly the Soapbox Derby's. Bill will never truly know the impact he had on others or how much he was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Roller Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 on Thursday October 1, 2020 from 3PM to 7PM, with family receiving friends from 5PM to 7PM. Interment and Full Military Honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on October 2, 2020 at 12PM.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Bill's memory to the Greater Pittsburgh Soapbox Derby.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health and CDC guidelines by holding extended hours for visitations. Attendance may be limited at some times. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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5 Condolence(s)
Steven (Steve Simms
Monday, November 21, 2022
Bill, I am so sorry it took this long to find you, especially in the Obits. Your obituary does you justice. I remember in Nam at Phouh Vin about 1970 when you DEROSed out You said you would check on my wife and child for me while visiting Indiana. My wife was very pleased you and your first wife came to visit and the letter you mailed to me telling me wife was fine and my daughter had all 10 fingers and 10 toes sure relieved my anxieties.
Thank You Bill ! Till we meet again! your Friend, Steve Simms
Samuel Lister
Thursday, October 1, 2020
My Brother I have truly lost a jewel and a love one that will be missed for rest of my life but there will never be a day when awaking and going to bed that I will look to the haven's tell you Good Morning and Good Night my life is changed for ever until we meet in the Heavens at a later date Love You
Emanual and Judy Bailey
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Kim, we are so sorry for your loss of your Dad. I can’t imagine what you are going through but know we are praying for you here at home. We will be thinking of you after this day as well. Need anything, please let us know. We love you and Joe very much. Emanual and Judy Bailey
Dianne Crites
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Kim & Steve and the rest of the family my prayers are with you. I've know Bill since I was in junior high when he moved to Plainview. He is the Dad of my first niece Kim and first nephew Steve. I thank him and Ginger for giving me you two. I'm here for you, Just ask. Love and prayers always.
Kim Lister Banks
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Love you Dad! My Hero forever and always in my heart! RIP until we meet again.