BILL JAMES WAGLEY
rejoiced with the Lord on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
He is survived by the love of his life, Maxine Wagley; his son, Billy James Wagley, Jr. (Stephanie); stepsons, Steve Butler (Cloann) and Jeff Butler (Jessica); his beloved grandchildren, Rachael Butler, Brittany Nichols (Storm), McKenzie Sparks (Justus), Broderick Butler, Alivia Butler, Brittany Burns (Jerod), Brooke Bell (Justin), and Brett Carpenter (Savanna); great-grandchildren, Hayes, Hayden, Ty, Matthew and Malaki; siblings, J.C. Elliot, Ray Wagley (Sue), Carroll Wagley (Cindy), Murlene Swift, Judy Hayes (Sammie) Becky, and Richard Wagley.
He was preceded in death by the mother of Billy James Wagley, Jr., Faye Wagley; his mother, Marie Elliot; his father, Cecil Wagley; brother, David Wagley; and great-grandson, Sawyer Sparks.
Genuine, selfless, hard-working, smart, compassionate, witty and handsome are only a fraction of the words we could use to describe the kind of man that Bill was. He enjoyed working in his yard, attending and serving the church on the board of directors at Christian Assembly of God, being a “papa”, working at the Handi Pantry, spoiling his wife, and spending time with those who were close to him.
If you knew Bill, you knew he had a few collections, ranging from trucks, tools and even straws. He was a man with many tricks and trades but he was most passionate about the Handi Pantry IGA Food Store. He owned and operated the store for 48 years and still continued working there after selling it. He formed many lifelong friendships from his years spent at the store.
Bill was undoubtedly a devoted Christian and served the Lord daily. Through all trials and tribulations, he stood firmly in his faith, setting an example for all those around him. He had an infectious smile with a beaming personality so he didn’t meet many strangers. Everywhere he went you would hear at least one person shout “Hey, Mr. Bill!”. He was humble and exhibited gratitude like no other. To know Bill was to love him because he was truly astonishing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Christian Assembly of God JABEZ Fund.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Christian Assembly of God in Sherwood. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.SmithFamilyCares.com.