of Mabelvale, AR

July 5, 1935 - May 23, 2025

William "Bill" Archer Dunkum passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 23, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hope, Arkansas to Lovena and Archer Dunkum on July 5, 1935, he was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joan Carver. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwen Meyer Dunkum; his sons and their wives, Chris (Sammie) and John (Robbin); his grandsons Drew Dunkum, Sam (Jaden) Dunkum, Forrest (Emily) Dunkum, and Davidson Dunkum; and his namesake great-grandson Archer Dunkum.

Bill served his country in the U.S. Air Force and then earned a bachelor's degree from Little Rock University now University of Arkansas - Little Rock. He was an avid supporter of Trojan Men's and Women's basketball, holding season tickets for several decades. His professional career began at IBM before he and two fellow IBM employees founded International Computer Systems, Inc. Bill and Gwen solely owned and successfully operated the local business for 55 years before proudly handing the reins to their sons in November 2024.Bill is highly regarded in the skeet shooting community, having been a fierce competitor for nearly 40 years, and winning a world championship in 2017. Bill was passionate about his church. His faith in Christ was manifested in his generosity and how he provided for his family and others.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, May 27 from 6-8 pm at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock on Chenal Parkway. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery, Wednesday, May 28 at 11am, followed by a memorial service at Mabelvale Methodist Church at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mabelvale Methodist Church (10500 Woodman St. Mabelvale, AR 72103) or Blue Rock Sportsman's Club (C/O 227 Corondelet Ln. Maumelle, AR 72113). The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Elizabeth Eggebrecht and Arkansas Hospice for the compassionate care provided during his final days.

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