of Hartman, AR
May 26, 1930 - November 7, 2025
Willie ''Bill'' Fred Meeler, Sr., 95, of Hartman, Arkansas passed away on November 7, 2025 in Clarksville. He was born on May 26, 1930 in Gillsville, Georgia to the late Plummer and Cleo (Bell) Meeler.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving actively during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He faithfully and proudly served his country for thirty-two years, at which time he retired from active Military Service. After retiring from the Army, Bill attended vocational school and became licensed as an HVAC Technician and an electrician. He was a self-employed business owner in his trade for twenty-two years. Bill was also a member of the VFW and served as its Commander for many years. He also had many hobbies and things he enjoyed doing in his spare time, like hunting, running dogs and being in the outdoors. Bill also loved horse racing and was skilled in throwing horseshoes and playing pool.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over thirty years, Patricia Ann Meeler; two sisters, Gladyse Stover and Sim Meeler and three brothers, Ralph Meeler, Bobby Meeler and Sammie Meeler.
Bill is survived by his son, Willie Fred Meeler, Jr. and wife, Krista of Hartman; three daughters, Tammy Meeler Bohannon of Coal Hill, Tonya Hanson of Hartman and Jacqueline McCormick King and husband, Tim of Altus, Arkansas; one step daughter, Kim Hayes; one sister, Doris Morris of Georgia and one brother, Tommy Meeler, as well as fourteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and his friends and fellow members of the VFW.
The United States Army will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dee Yates, David Tedford, James Jones, Logan Meeler, Randal Bohanna, Mark Hayes, Rayvaughn Meeler, Jackson Pyron and Alan Ray Pyron.
Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Coal Hill Cemetery in Coal Hill, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at the cemetery, prior to the Graveside Service, at 11:00 a.m. Full Military Honors will be rendered at the cemetery by the United States Army.
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17 Condolence(s)
Christy Gilbert
Sunday, November 16, 2025
You will always be remembered Bill it's been 10 years and 8 months between Patricia Ann's passing March of 2015 and yours give everybody a big hug for me love you always
Tommie Sinclair
Saturday, November 15, 2025
You were a good man! The few times I got to be around you, you were so sweet, you will be missed!
Tambra Phillips
Friday, November 14, 2025
You will be greatly missed !🕊️
Gina Hamlin
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Bill was an amazing man. He was devoted to His God, Country, and family. I am honored to be doing his service.
Prayers for all of family and friends.
Jessie and Alisha Hurst
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Many memories with Bill. Prayers for the family.
Shauna Graham
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he was loved by his family. Praying for all of you.
James Dahlem
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Bill was a good man
Makayla milholland
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
We love and miss you greatly❤️🤍'
Makayla milholland
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
We love and miss you greatly❤️🤍'
William Bates and Jennie Johannsen
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Farewell ole friend. You will be missed.
Tonya Hanson
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
I miss you Bill you was a best friend and good running buddy.Say hello to mom for meLove Tonya Hanson
Tonya Hanson
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ilobe you Bill I'll never forget you my best friend and running buddy My buddy n me
Danielle Phillips
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Many thoughts and prayers for you all '🤍❤️ with love from Danielle (Thronebury) and boys!
Tammy Bohannon
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Gone will never be forgotten
Misty walker
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Uncle Bill I miss you already at least now ur not in pain I love you ❤️❤️❤️😘
Will and Krista Meeler
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Forever missed and always loved!
Tom B Meeler
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Big Brother,
See you in a little while in heaven.