of North Little Rock, AR
November 2, 1941 - December 12, 2020
William "Bill" Newton Book, age 79, of North Little Rock, passed away December 12, 2020.
He was born November 2, 1941, in Greenway, Arkansas, to Herbert and Gladys Book. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Henry, Delphia, and Frieda.
Bill was an Army veteran and member of Free Will Baptist Church. He loved to fish and deer hunt.
A loving husband, father and brother, Bill is survived by his wife Joan Alene Book; four children, Tracey (Dave) Hook, William "Bill" Book, Jr., Gail (Donnie) White, and Misty (Kevin) Livesay; two siblings, Fred (Linda) Book and Goldie (Don) VanWagner; sister-in-law, Juanita Book; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
All attendees are required to provide and wear a mask.
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11 Condolence(s)
John and Emma Miller
Thursday, December 17, 2020
We will miss Bill although we didn't see him often. We met him in 1989. He was recommended to us to do major renovations to our home. John and I immediately fell in love with Bill. It took five month to complete the project. He was always available when we needed him for other projects. We have since moved to Texas. We had breakfast with him in NLR about a week before we moved. He was already having major health problems. We will misshim. He was family to us.
Jon & Sherrie Landers
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Gonna miss you Bill especially your laugh and tough exterior yet tender heart. You are God’s child at home now.
Debbie Young
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Thank you for everything you taught me and putting up with me as a teenager...You were a good stepdad. I’ve always told you that you sang like Merle Haggard!! Mom and I had such fun watching you play the drums and sing...dancing too!! Thanks to you I was able to meet Earnest Tubb just before my 18th birthday.
You could build and fix anything...
You are always loved and missed.
As I’ve told you in the past...too bad biological father’s (including mine) couldn’t be half the Dad that you were to me, and didn’t have to be.
Michael "Bear" Burge & Brandy Burge
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
"Bookman" as Dad nicknamed him was a great guy. He was an excellent carpenter, painter and builder. I've known him since I was about 2 years old. He taught me alot over the years and we built and fixed alot of things. We became good friends in that time. He was a character. He was tough for a guy his size. He even wrestled a bear one time! Probably one of the best marksmen I ever saw too. He would try anything once. I will miss you friend, though you were always family in my book.
Linda Holman
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
So sorry to here about your loss. Prayers for you and all family. Love you!
Susan Book
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Fly high with the Angels Uncle 0pp)Bill. Love and Miss you. Your gone but never forgotten. Prayers for the family in this time of heartache
Dennis Wallis
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Bill was a good friend and fellow musician . He will be missed by all that knew him . My deepest condolences to all the family .
Wanda howell
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Bill will be missed by many, i have known Bill and Joan since the 70's. Bill was a great musician.
Tim & Glenda Glover
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Prayers for comfort and peace during this time. We loved Bill dearly and will miss him. Love to Joan and family.
Ron Wilson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Bill was a wonderful friend to me and my family. He helped me in so many ways including home repairs, business support, and expressing his Christian values. Lisa and my heart and prayers go out to Joan and his family.
Ann Ashbrook
Monday, December 14, 2020
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers, Praying for peace and comfort.
Ann and Delano