Billie D. Blansett of Mountain View, Arkansas passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 29th at the age of 86. Born in Oklahoma, Bill and his family moved to Arkansas where he later graduated from Mountain View High School in 1954.
His pursuit of work and opportunity led him to Wichita, where he started what became a 40-year career with The Boeing Company. After retiring in 1994, Bill enjoyed returning to the small-town life in Mountain View where he spent the last 3 decades farming and restoring Farmall Tractors with friends. He was known for his commitment to his family, and passion for sharing his life experiences through storytelling in his later years.
Bill is survived by his wife Linda L. Blansett, Daughter Donna, son-in-laws Dan and Galen, and three grandchildren Brandon, Eric, and Katie.
He is preceded in death by his loving daughter Sherra.
Funeral Services for Mr. Blansett will be 2 PM Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior. Interment will follow at Flatwoods Cemetery. Brother Finis Brewer will officiate.
