Billy Duffield

Billy Duffield, 85, 350 Grandview Heights left his earthly home for his new Heavenly Home, Sunday December 22, 2013. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luke Duffield of Pottsville, AR. Billy accomplished many feats, he with the help of his family built Souter Construction, which provided many people with Jobs to support their families. He never knew an 8 hour day. Most days beginning with his exercise to help with a heart problem he developed at an early age. He was an avid supporter of the AR Razorbacks, and the ABC Boxing Club. He began this life with the help of his wife of 66 years Ernestine Crow of Dardanelle, Ark. To this blessed reunion came their greatest pride, their two sons. God blessed them with Larry and Randy Duffield. Randy married Katy Traffanstedt, and from this marriage he was able to enjoy the love of a grandson Blake Duffield, and he added to this family wife Leslie Magee. And as important as family Billy was blessed with many friends, but one extra ordinary that God blessed him with for many years; Jimmy Younts stood by him in good times as they attended many sports events. As Billy's health became worse he stood by him traveling to hospitals and wherever he could be of help he was there. Besides his immediate family he had surviving him brother and sisters; Margaret Taylor, Ronnie Duffield, Carolyn Kendrick all who live in Pope County and Linda Duffield of Amelia Island, FL, many nephews, nieces and a host of friends. We thought of the perfect scripture for Billy found in II Timothy 4 verses 6-8: "6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Pallbearers: Charlie Stewart, Ryan Oneil, Luke Hayes, Ozell Nelson, Luke Duffield, David Duffield. Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Robert Thurlby, Jim Younts, Bill Carder, Odell Pfiefer, Dr. CD Williams. A Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013, with Reverend Jim Huffman officiating, at Central Baptist Church in Conway, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the charity of your choice. For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.