He graduated from Monticello High School, and also received a degree from Arkansas A & M (now UAM). He served his country in World II. Billy was married to Mae Boyd McGough for 55 years. After retiring from Burrough Computer Services out of Houston, TX they moved to Hot Springs where he continued his love of fishing. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on January 30, 1971, serving as an elder in the congregation. He loved talking to people about the truth he learned from the Bible in the ministry work Jehovah's Witnesses are well known for. He loved showing hospitality and while doing so enjoyed sharing his many life experience.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Lela McGough; his wife, Mae McGough; two sisters, Esther Riley and Vera Jordan; his brother, Luther McGough; three nephews, Terry Funderburg, Jerry Riley and Juan Jordan and two nieces, Roxie Crow and Sandy Willis.
Survivors include two sisters, Louise Funderburg of Monticello and Marzee Brookings of Mountain Home; one son, Ronald Adams and wife Paula and granddaughter, Rhonda Porter and husband Jerry all of Spring, Texas; two nephews, Jim Jordan and wife Dot of Saint Marys, Georgia and David Funderburg and wife Sandy of Monticello; one niece, Kathy Lou Engelkes and husband Ricky also of Monticello; two great-granddaughters and grand nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held, at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2061 Hwy 425 North in Monticello. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Mary Pyle Hilliard
Hot Spring, AR Saturday, September 26, 2015 Bill was very special to me and my late husband, William Pyle.We lived in El Dorado when he and Mae where there. I now live in Hot Springs. May Jehovah comfort you in this sad time.Stacee Swaim and family
Royal, AR Thursday, September 3, 2015 I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of this sweet and caring man. I grew greatly fond of him throughout the past several years. I loved hearing his many stories and jokes. Billy had such a warm heart and I am going to miss seeing his loving smile. He was always asking about my family and children, who were very fond of him as well. He definitely left an imprint on my life. I will be keeping you all in thoughts and prayers!Sincerely,
Stacee Swaim
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janice funderburg
lake village, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Louise sorry about your brother.my prayers are with you and your family.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2015 dear family i am so sorry to hear this please know you are in my prayersWalter Chapman
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Dear Louise and family, So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I know your faith in the Great Creator will sustain you. You are in my prayers.