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Willie D. Schimmel

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WILLIE D. SCHIMMEL, 80, went to be with his Lord Friday, June 28. Willie was born in Casa, Ark. July 2, 1932. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Darthula Schimmel; brother, Wesley Schimmel and sister Geneva West. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn Schimmel; two sons, Dale Schimmel and his wife Denise of Bryant, Gary Schimmel and his wife Deanna of Portage, Mich.; and four granddaughters, Brixey, Bailey, Toni, and Jessie; brother, James H. Schimmel and his wife, Marthellen; sister, Mary Pearson and her husband, Bobby Lee. Willie was a long time member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Willie served in the United States Air Force for four years. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with family. Willie's smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2013 at Landmark Baptist Church 17201 Arch Street Little Rock, Ark., with Dr. David Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Landmark cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home 10900 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Ark. (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Published June 30, 2013

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