William Parkin Selby


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May 6th, 2014

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  • Death Date: May 6, 2014

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Biography: William Parkin Selby, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born in Little Rock to Henry and Kate Sharp Selby, November 19, 1919. Bill was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ for many years. He retired from the Army and Army Reserves with over 20 years of service; WWII veteran, fighting eleven months of battle including Normandy. He worked over 20 years for Cities Service (Citgo) before he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Selby; sisters, Inza Weedman and Henry Hazel Cruthirds; nephew, Henry Selby; nieces, Dr. Patricia Vickers and Shari Selby. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emy Lee Selby; son, Charles Clark (Shari); grandchildren, Brian Clark and Stephanie Clark; family friend, Bill Kyle; nephews, Bob Sweeten, Bill Story; and nieces, Frances Selby, Margaret Ann Specht, Kimberly Brown, Patricia Parsons, Melissa Link, Rebecca Vickers, Molly Howard, Peggy Taylor, Debbie Wasserman and Lisa Story.He will be missed and was loved by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. The family wishes to thank the caring nurses at St. Vincent Hospital, Arkansas Hospice, and Good Shepherd. A private family visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Monday, May 12, 2014 followed by a graveside service with full military honors at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veteran?s Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72120 and officiated by Nick Hamilton. Pallbearers will be Brian Clark, Bob Sweeten, Bill Sweeten, Bill Kyle, Jim Dockery, Gary Barnes, David Brown, and Kameron Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Baldwin, Joe Briscoe, and Lewis Starling. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Harding St., Morrilton, AR 72110, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or a charity of your choice. Mr. Selby?s online guest book may be signed at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Kathy & Fraser Richards
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Emmy and Chuck,

We are so sorry for your loss, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Earl and Betty Baldwin
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Emmy and Chuck.
You have lost some one very special. Words don't help much. But we want you to know that we love you as we did Bill. Aviation brought us together. We were pilots and mechanic' and officers in the Civil Air Patrol.
As our children were growing up Bill helped to mold them into the beautiful Man and Woman they have become. Thank you Bill. God Speed Earl and Betty.
Richard & Mary Mills
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We know he's not suffering now, our thought's are with you.
Larry E. Baldwin
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a joy for me be around both as a child and an adult.
I always looked forward to seeing him, and enjoyed many visits with him in my Dad's shop. I ask that GOD give you the peace, that only he can. Sincerely, Larry II Cor.5:8
Susan Sallack
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I will always remember Bill as he was in my life since I was a child. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Dale Womack
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill & I both loved all things in aviation! I first met Bill flying r/c models in the late 70s. Then in the E. A. A. As Chapter 165s prez. I followed in his footsteps as Ch. prez. Bill was a great man! He will be sadly missed by all who knew him! R. I. P. my friend!

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