of Sherwood, AR
March 3, 1944 - November 19, 2018
Sergeant Bill N. Mallett, NLRPD, (Ret.), 74, of Sherwood, died Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1944 to the late Irvin and Reba Hill Mallett in Bono, Faulkner County, Arkansas. A member of Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene. Bill is also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy; mother-in-law, Charlene Spence Atkinson; brother-in-law, Stan Dickerson; niece, Whitney Atkinson; and nephew, Will Mallett.
Bill graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1962. He married Carolyn (Momma) and moved to Michigan to work for General Motors until 1966. When they found out they were expecting Craig, they moved back to Arkansas. Bill went to work at Russell Chevrolet. In 1971, Bill chose a career of service with the North Little Rock Police Department where he touched numerous lives. He was known by the nickname ''Smiley''. In the 1980s, he started a business with family at Conway Grain & Supply, a feed store and grain elevator. After 20 years of service with the North Little Rock Police Department he retired and took the opportunity to go back to Russell Chevrolet as outside parts sales, traveling Arkansas. He wrapped up his career with the North Little Rock Code Enforcement Unit.
Bill's passion was his Lord, his faith and his family. He was a faithful member of the Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene, serving as a church board member and Sunday school teacher. The last few years he served as the teacher of the Komjoynus class. Bill was also a long-time member of Gideons International, a ministry dedicated to spreading the word to the world. Bill served as president of the Gideons' Sherwood and Jacksonville camp. After the Lord and his family, anyone who knew Bill knew he loved Chevrolets, John Deere, flying and fishing. He loved taking his sons and grandchildren to the Nascar races in Daytona each February. He was a man that was truly blessed with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Atkinson Mallett; his sons, Craig (Ashley) and Cary (Jan); grandchildren, Christian (Yvette), Abby Hernandez (Moises), Nicholas (Kyla) and Seth (Cheyenne); great-grandchildren, Olivia, Eva and Diego; brothers, Frank (Carolyn Marie), Danny (Kathy), Gary (Carolyn Faith); sister, Nancy Dickerson; sister-in-law, Arlene; father-in-law, Ray Atkinson of Morrilton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Katie), Linda Jordan (Nathan), Mike (Sha-Ron), Marilyn Thomas (Bill) and Jim (Carol); along with a host of nieces and nephews, family, friends and church family.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 10:00 AM at First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 N Mississippi St, Little Rock, AR 72207. Burial will be 2:00PM at Mallett Town Cemetery in Conway County. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene, Gideons International or the Soaring Wings Ranch, Whitney Atkinson Home.
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14 Condolence(s)
Lee Shaw
Sunday, December 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was a wonderful kind man. Always admired his work at the NLRPD. May he rest in peace and to his wife & family, our Lord will comfort you.
Wayne Chaney
Thursday, November 29, 2018
I worked with Bill for several years at NLRPD. He was truly a good man. He was admired and respected all who knew him. My deepest condolences .
Jennifer Mc
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Nick, Christian, and family, I'm sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing and all of you are in my thoughts right now. Jen
Arthur Worman
Sunday, November 25, 2018
My thoughts are with all of you. I remember our time together as kids. He was always my friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe Isom
Friday, November 23, 2018
Bill was such a nice man and a good police officer—the kind of man you want out there protecting your family. So sad to learn of his passing. My condolences to Carolyn and family.
Jeff Bryant
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
I rode with Bill when I first started NLRPD. Although I moved on to a career in railroading. His kindness was never forgotten. Sympathy was much felt when I read of his passing.
Kathy O'Kelley
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
I remember Bill from our days at NLRPD. He was such a good man with a heart of gold. He will be missed by many.
Carla "Susie" Hollis
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I feel blessed to have known Bill - he was a wonderful Sunday School teacher and such an inspiration. Sending you prayers of comfort.
Kayla Taylor
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Wishing you and your family strength for today and comfort in the days ahead, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Judy Young Cromwell
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Knew Bill from his days at Code. He always handled our residents with such grace. He was a fine man and although we lost a wonderful man, Heaven gained a fantastic Angel.
Judy Wilkins
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
I have know Smiley (aka Bill) since 1980. We work together in different and also in same areas. He was my Supervisor and Friend. I even called Carolyn (aka Mama) that every time that I talked to her or saw her. He help me grow in my job at the NLR Jail. I will miss him greatly. Just glad that he is no longer suffering.
Carrel Ann Johnston
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Carolyn and Family,
I read the email this morning and have been praying continuously all day. I wish I could say something that would ease your pain but I cannot. Just remember that the Lord said he would be with us. Bill was a good man and look at the example he left for your sons, daughter in laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren to follow.
Bob Acre
Monday, November 19, 2018
Bill is my friend, coffee buddy and a beloved brother in Christ. He and I have a friendship that has lasted 62 years. We love old cars and trucks and our wives (our wives of course first). We are Chevrolet men through and through. I rejoice that he is not suffering - but enjoying the presence of the Lord, whom he served. Bill truly has fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he finished well!! Our thoughts and prayers to Carolyn, the boys and all the family. Bob and Margaret Acre
Jerry W Smith
Monday, November 19, 2018
I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to the family. I was fortunate to work will Bill for several years at the NLR Police Department. He always had a smile and something nice to say; very nice man!!