of West Helena, AR
February 23, 1929 - January 10, 2021
Billy Shrader, Sr., 91, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in West Helena, Arkansas. He was born February 23, 1929 in Snow Lake, Arkansas to the late Emma and Tony E. Shrader.
Mr. Shrader was a member of First Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas for 78 years and was apart of the United States Merchant Marines in WWII.
He is survived by his two sons, Billy Shrader, Jr. (Linda) of North Little, Arkansas and James Shrader (Linda) of Pensacola, Florida; daughter, Stacey Shrader of Marianna, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Monica Shrader, Lori Shrader and Jason Shrader; three great-grandchildren; two special lifelong friends, Bobby Beith and Larry Wilson; a host of other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Christine Short Shrader; second wife of 24 years, Aileen Parker Shrader; son, Paul Shrader; parents, Emma And Tony Shrader; grandson, Christopher Shrader.
A graveside service for Mr. Billy Shrader will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Brother Cliff Bernard will officiate.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Beith, Larry Wilson and Charles Powell.
The family would like to thank Marilyn Richardson for taking great care of our father.
Service is being handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena .
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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14 Condolence(s)
Les Kelly
Saturday, January 16, 2021
A very warm and personable man. We were related by marriages- I am married to his late, second wife’s granddaughter. He had a great sense of humor and a very amicable disposition....always.
Jeanette Tynes Golden
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Prayers for you and your families.
Myrtle Copeland
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of Mr. Shrader
My heart goes out to the family and friends
Also to Marilyn Richardson. Marilyn that will be a bond you will always cherish. God Bless
Woody Galyean
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Bill- sorry to hear of your dad's passing. God's blessing on you and your family. Woody Galyean
Jenny Taylor
Thursday, January 14, 2021
So sorry to hear about Mr. Shrader. He was a kind sweet man. Always had a smile. He visited our Parts Store (T&C) quite often. Thoughts & Prayers for the family.
Bonnie Worstell Richmond
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Bill , and , Christine were a wonderful influence on the youth of First Baptist Church . I remember the boys and, Stacy well . He will be sorely missed by all who knew him
Bonnie Worstell Richmond
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Bill , and , Christine were a wonderful influence on the youth of First Baptist Church . I remember the boys and, Stacy well . He will be sorely missed by all who knew him
bobby beith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
bobby beith
Jim and Carol Walker
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I have such sweet memories of Bill and Christine when I was growing up. Never had a chance to meet his second wife. You all are in my prayers.
Curtis Crisp
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Mr Bill Shrader, helped me, as we worked together Buying and Selling Equipment, Salvage, or what ever we could do. He helped me in more ways than work, He was a good Christian man, always doing his best to treat everyone fairly, and was a Great Influence on me. RIP, Mr. Bill, til we meet again. To the Family he was a Wonderful Person, remember the good times. I know he is in Heaven, awaiting on you all and his many Freinds! I will be Praying for Each of You.
Barbara Wheeler Ballard Stambaugh
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Dearest Stacey and Brothers,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bill as he was a Dear Friend that I worked with at Phillips College and I also worked with Stacey there. One of the fine families of Phillips County. Mr. Bill was a good Christian man and was always smiling. My prayer is that the Lord wraps His loving arms around each of you at this most difficult time and gives you strength, comfort and love and peace of understanding. I know Mr. Bill is rejoicing with the Lord now and so happy to be back with the Love of his life Mrs. Christine. Love and prayers to all of you....Love Barbara
Jim & Hazel Williams
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry to get this news. Our prayers and sympathy for the family.
J.B. Jones
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
"Mr. Bill" was my best friend, and I always referred to him as the finest white man in Phillips County. He & I taught at Phillips College together, and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was a very jovial person &
never met a stranger. I will miss him dearly, and wished the Covid-19 virus had not been the cause
of not being able to visit him these past 6 months or more. May God bless you, Stacey, and all of your brothers.
Don Hensley
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Mr. Bill Shrader was a personal friend of my Father and a Fine a gentleman I have ever known. He is most certainly with his Heavenly Father now. Don and Arlene Hensley