William J. "Bill" Speer

William J. "Bill" Speer of Beebe, Arkansas, was born November 22, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York and died May 23, 2011, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Speer Jr. and Ruth (Corkery) Speer. Survivors include daughter, Kathryn (Robert) Whittamore and son, John Speer; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Farricker of New York, Ruth (Art) Ehlers of Virginia. Graveside service will be noon Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.