William Thomas Lillard, 69, of Poughkeepsie passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023.
He was born Thursday, August 20, 1953, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to George Washington Lillard and Beula Ellen (Neal) Lillard.
William was a compassionate and soft-hearted man who loved his grandkids and his family very much. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Christ and a hardworking man. He was a chicken farmer for Peco for sixteen years. He loved growing strawberries and was always tinkering on something.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married April 28, 1973, Sharon (Caughron) Lillard of the home; one son, John Thomas Lillard of Walnut Ridge; one daughter, Nakesha Lillard of Saffell; one brother, Jerry Lillard (Lovenia) of Truman; two sisters, Linda Coward (Danny) of Marion, Margaret Carter (Bill) of Memphis; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Doug Lillard; one sister, Hazel Mink and one granddaughter, Jordan Lee Holcomb.
Pallbearers are Ryan Holcomb, Geritt Holcomb, Shawn Carroll, Shawn Ashlock, Jonathan Brown and Logan Cooney. Honorary pallbearers are Will Morgan, Michael Humphrey and Scott Humphrey.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Friday, July 21, 2023, at First Assembly of God of Cave City under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Cave City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, just prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Food Bank, 437 N Main St, Cave City, AR 72521.
