of Little Rock, AR
July 31, 1919 - October 29, 2018
William H. ''Billy'' Hundhausen Jr.
William H. ''Billy'' Hundhausen Jr., 99, died on October 29, 2018 at Briarwood Nursing Facility in Little Rock.
He was born on July 31, 1919, the first recorded male birth in West Memphis. The son of the late William H. Hundhausen, former West Memphis Mayor and Genevieve Flynn Hundhausen, who were among West Memphis early residents. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Dolores ''Sis'' Hundhausen Young and daughter-in-law, Rosa Smith Hundhausen.
A graduate of Hulbert High School, Billy entered military service in December 1942 and served with the U. S. Army Transportation Corp in England, Scotland and France. Upon discharge, with the rank of Sergeant, in December 1945, he returned to West Memphis and joined his father in the grocery business. In 1958 Mr. Hundhausen was elected Crittenden County Circuit Court Clerk and served in that position for ten years. In May, 1968 Mr. Hundhausen was appointed West Memphis Postmaster. During his tenure the new post office building on East Cooper at N. 7th Street was erected. In 1978 after ten years of service he retired from the post office. In 1980 he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives and served one term before retiring. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a charter member of the Hughes Hunting and Fishing Club. Mr. Hundhuasen was a communicant of ST. Michael's Catholic Church.
Billy loved West Memphis and was very proud of his family's history and contribution in founding and development of the city.
He is survived by his son, Jan L. Hundhausen of Metuchen, NJ; grandsons, Evan Christopher Hundhausen of Boulder, CO; and William Flynn Hundhausen, wife Eryana, and great grandson, Aaron Leonard of Brooklyn, NY; and four nephews, William H. Young and wife Lawrence, Robert P. Young and Dan C. Young and Fiancé' Catherine Robinson of Little Rock, James W. Young III of Mt. Dora, FL; and grand nieces, grand- nephew, and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the caring doctors, nurses, social workers and staff of Kindred Hospice and Briarwood Nursing Facility for the love and care provided.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis.
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Bobby and Patsy Whitten
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was such a fine man. Billy hunted with my father, Bud Whitten, on the Hughes Hutting Club. I have such fond memories of Billy, my dad, Bob Riggins and Mr. Saunders. Prayers for the family.
Harriet Henry Morrow
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
I was saddened to see that Mr. Hundhausen had passed away. I knew him as a fellow parishioner at St. Michael’s. I also had the pleasure of being his nurse during the time I worked for Dr. Howard Hasen. He was one of the nicest gentlemen have ever known. He never failed to greet me warmly and make me feel so very special. I have missed seeing him at church the past few years since he moved to Little Rock. He was a wonderful man who loved his church and his family. My sincerest condolences to all of the family.
Harriet Henry Morrow
Nannette Whitten Baker
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
My family loved Billy! He was a precious friend of my Daddy ( Bud Whitten). He called me puddin’ when I was little.
They loved to hunt together. I’m so glad he & my Daddy are together again!
My prayers are with the family!