of Batesville, AR
May 27, 1942 - March 8, 2022
Willie Earl Holowell, 79, of Batesville passed away March 8, 2022.
He was born May 27, 1942 in Cushman, Arkansas to Elbert and Eva (Skelton) Holowell.
Willie was a member of Lafferty Community Church. He was a solid friend to everyone who loved to have fun and laugh. Willie was a Reserve Deputy with the Independence County Sherriff's Department for more than 30 years and worked in the pest control business as an exterminator for Adams Pest Control and North Arkansas Pest Control for more than 40 years. Willie was also a cattle farmer who enjoyed working with his cattle. He was a people person who never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married October 12, 1999, Twillia (Franks) Holowell of the home; two sons, Clint Holowell of Glyndon, Minnesota, and Mark Holowell (Terri) of Pangburn, Arkansas; one daughter, Diann St. John (Danny) of Batesville; one step-daughter, Angela Willis (Cameron) of Batesville; six grandchildren, Casey Holowell, Catlyn Widmer, Justin Holowell, Austin Holowell, Dalton Holowell, and Kendal Holowell; 10 great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, and many many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Pete Holowell; and two sisters, Venia Frazier, and Fay Needham.
Pallbearers are Robert Frazier, Keith Holowell, Mark Harrington, Sid Dodd, Rick Wilson, and Jamie Ingram. Honorary pallbearers are Glen Smart, Greg Quearry, Benny Clark, and Shane Swaims.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00pm at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Jackie McCarroll and Curt Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sherriff Youth Ranch 100 St Vincent Pl, Batesville, AR 72501.
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38 Condolence(s)
Alan Fetters
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing..your family is in our prayers.
Alan and Connie Fetters
Alan and Linda Moore
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Willie is family to us! We got to know Willie thru the Pest Control Business and he always took time to visit with a cup of coffee or just to catch up with our family and his. Yes, his laugh is contagious as well as his smile. We were saddened when his health disabled him from work, but more so when we read his obituary. The family should be comforted to know that Willie is a believer in Jesus Christ, but we grieve his loss!
Debbie Finley
Friday, March 11, 2022
What a great man! I’ve known Willie all my life. I’m glad I got to work with him on the Sheriffs Reserve. Going to miss seeing that smile at all of Independence County functions especially Bethesda Day! To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers! ♥ï¸
Glenn Edwards and family
Friday, March 11, 2022
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE â¤ï¸ YOU, SISSY!
Louise Hooper
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Twila, so sorry to hear about Willie. Always enjoyed talking to him . Prayers for you and family.
Derrick Franks and Karen
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Sorry for your loss you and your family are in are prays
Collie & Rita Winkle
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Hugs and prayers to you and family.
Betty Cockrill
Thursday, March 10, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Pam Hanson Corley
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I have such wonderful memories of Willie and his smile and how he always made me feel part of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
Love you all
Betty Gaither
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Sorry to hear of his passing will keep the family in my prayers
Kim Tate
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Prayers for the family.
jamie caraway
Thursday, March 10, 2022
So saddened to hear of willie passing,, i will miss him comeing to the lafferty chruch an that laugh,, ,he was a sweet person ,love you willie an RIP.. PRAYERS for Twillia an his famliy
Larry and Shay Lee
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Thinking and praying for the Hollowell family during this difficult time of loss.
Brent Gleghorn
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Willie was always happy to you even if had been a while, always ready to help,I enjoyed working with Him on the reserves. Praying for peace and comfort for all family and friends.
Larry and Shay Lee
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Thinking and praying for the Hollowell family during this difficult time of loss.
Janie Nelson Holder
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Jackie and Judy Bell
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So saddened to hear of Willie's passing. He was a great man, who will be missed by all. Prayers for the family.
Kathy and Blake Kelley
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Willie Earl, always had something funny to tell you, a lot of fun to be around, prayers for my Good Friend Twilli and FamilyðŸ™â¤ï¸
Don Riley
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Had a lot of fun when we were teenagers he was a great guy.
Clif Andrus
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry to hear, brother Mark. My mom recently moved on so we know what it is like. The there is anything..... God bless and give this family peace
Teresa and Darrell Baker
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
To all the Holowell's,
Willie Earl will be greatly missed my all of his family and friends. Those of us who know him well, will remember his beautiful smile and humor. Blessed to have known him and blessed to call his family our friends!! Love you all, Teresa and Darrell
Sue Webb
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Justin & Betty Burge
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
What a great friend
Alan Vickery
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Patrick Collins
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
His smile and laugh will never be forgotten. Glad to be able to call him a friend. The world was better off because of him being in it.
Marshall Taylor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Willie and I worked together when he was a reserve deputy for Independence County. Anything that I needed done Willie was always there. Willie was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Fly high brother!!
Claris Ann
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
My condolences for your loss.
Lana McCarty
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Brenda Bumpous
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Uncle Bill he will be truly missed he was one of a kind person.
Bill Lindsey
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Willie was a great friend enjoyed working with him always fun to be around
Lana Gregg
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts with the family.
Lucy Manley
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A wonderful man Will be miss. Prayers for his family and friends.
Shirley Blue Barnes
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry our prayers with your family may God give them peace and comfort.
Tracee Capron
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
To the Holowell family,
May God’s love surround and comfort you as you gather together to grieve, to celebrate, to praise, to love and to remember Willie.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Tracee Capron
Patsy Melton Nelson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Willie Earl was a life long friend. I am saddened by his passing. Praying for all his family.
Shirley Anderson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Willie. He was a great person inside and out. Always a joy to be around.
Ron Stephens
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of willie's passing , He was a fine fellow , very happy , very outgoing , he used to bring his vehicles to our shop for repair and up keep, he was a very pleasant man , My Thoughts and prayers are with the family , May Our Father in Heaven comfort all during this time
Billy Nelson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
We are so very sorry for you loss. Sending condolences.