Billy Harold Fowlkes

Billy Harold Fowlkes, born November 24, 1932, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 8, 2018. His life's desire was to serve others. He accomplished this goal by teaching school as a young adult, then served as minister of music, minister of education and finally as associate pastor in churches throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. In the latter years he was an active member of First Baptist Church Heber showing the love of Christ through working with The Nail Benders, visiting the sick and teaching classes. He is preceded in death by Jettavee Fowlkes, his wife of 62 years, and Mark Sostarich, his son-in-law. He is survived by one brother, Tommy Fowlkes of Conway, Arkansas; a daughter, Lynn Sostarich of Spring, Texas; and a daughter and son-in-law, Tim and Jan Viertel of Madison, Mississippi. Bill and Jetta were blessed with six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren to carry on their legacy. The memorial service will be at First Baptist Church Heber Springs Sunday, February 11, with visitation at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Drasco. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Heber Springs as they reach their community for Christ. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.