Billie spent his early years in Wisconsin, where he attended Israel of God Church and Jefferson Elementary School. In 1968, he relocated to Wilmar, Arkansas, and later graduated from Wilmar High School in 1975. Shortly after, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country as an Aircraft Mechanic from December 16, 1975, to December 11, 1978.
After his military service, Billie returned to Wilmar, where he married Patrical McNeary. From this union, one daughter was born, De'Sire Bell-Lopez. In 1986, Billie and his family moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked as a truck driver for The Dallas Morning News.
Billie eventually returned to Wilmar and continued his career in trucking as a log truck driver, working for respected operators such as Preacher Jones, Welton Green, Walter Burks, and P.C. Sanders. In 2000, he made another move-this time to Fife, Washington-where he pursued entrepreneurship and founded his own company, No Limit Hulk Hauling. Alongside his business, he followed his lifelong passion for buying and fixing vehicles until his health began to decline.
On April 5, 2001, Billie married Helen Louise Rhodes, and the couple shared a devoted marriage until her passing in 2023.
Billie was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandparents, and one grandchild.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Alicia Jones and Cynthia Cameron of Wilmar, AR, De'Sire (Frank) Lopez of Dallas, TX, and David (Theadosha) Bell of North Little Rock, AR; two stepsons, Rodrick McNeary and Deangus Wright of Houston, TX; fourteen grandchildren, Elijah Francis, Vincent Steppes Jr., Ja'Cari Oglesby, Tyshuna Steppes, Londyn Lopez, Bostin Lopez, Reagan Bell, Zahir Bell, Josiah Bell, Tahj Bell, Kaydance Bell, Kamonii Bell, Roderick Marquice Heinen; eleven bonus grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Kingston Steppes; siblings Michael (Sue), Harold, Sam (Lisa), Derick (Tyeisha), David, Cory (Keyona), Michael Webb (Gail), Jeannette (James), Janet (Leon), Gloria, and Effie; one stepsister, Michelle Blake (Bobby); stepmother, Lisa Bell; his significant other, Chiponery Lewis; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and many beloved long-term friends, including James Bass, Marvin Hopson, Marlon Perry, Jason P., Little John, Flocka, Glen, Parshay, and Willie Lewis.
Billie will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love for family, and his passion for life. His presence touched many, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
There will be a visitation Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Bethel Cemetery, Stafford Road, Wilmar, Arkansas. You can sign Billie's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(4)
Chiponery Lewis
Tacoma, WA Friday, October 3, 2025 To the entire Bell family. I am holding you close in my thoughts as you navigate through this painful time. I want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Billie spirit will forever shine through all of us and his love will continue to be with us. I know the family will not be the same without Billie. But I’m satisfied in Jesus and I know we’ll all find comfort in each other and we'll get through this together.Marie Vielma
Dallas, TX Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Alicia, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you on your loss. Prayer for you and you family. 💛Felicia Shorter
Lithonia, GA Tuesday, September 30, 2025 To the Bell family, Bille was like a brother to me. I can remember growing up in Wilmar and he was always looking after me and my siblings. I visited him a few years ago when he came to Georgia and he wanted me to bring him some cheesecake.Take comfort in knowing he’s not in anymore pain. My sincere condolences and prayers for his children, grandchildren, siblings.
Peggy Orr
Wilmar, AR Friday, September 26, 2025 To the Bell family, Sam and Alicia you have my sincere condolences in the loss of your brother and father. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Praying for your strength and healing during this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏