William August "Bill" Eberle
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Oct 5th, 2014
- Death Date: Oct 5, 2014
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Biography: William August ?Bill? Eberle took his last breath at 3:15 p.m. October 5, 2014 in the arms of his beloved father and brother. Bill was born May 9, 1955. He suffered from a long illness that began in 1999 when his heart first failed him. Then contacting staff infection that slowly brought him to the end of his earthly existence. Bill lived his life through the eyes of love. Our courageous, gentle Bill smiled and marched on without ever giving up. He had a powerful will to live and never complained about the hand he was dealt in life. Bill was cut from the mold of his father and older brother with an early love of sports and competition, extraordinary talent and determination. He was the tri-state ?punt, pass and kick? champion at age 12 and a state tennis champ at 15. Bill?s high school years were dedicated to football. He was agile and tough playing football for Hall High under Coach Koepple. In his early adult years he played semi-pro football for the Arkansas Diamonds. He was voted ?most handsome? in his graduating class. He excelled as a Boy Scout, honored as King of the Holly Ball and was a fine fisherman and wing shot. Bill was a volunteer for the Big Brother Big Sister program and has still stayed in touch with his "little brother". Bill?s dear friend, Phoebe Norman, engineered treatment and evaluation for him at the Cleveland Clinic in 2011 that helped him continue his work as a contractor. Bill found a wonderful church home that helped him to be able to strengthen his faith and contact with God. He had a tremendous belief in the "power of prayer" which he attributed to keeping him alive. His service to St. Mark?s Episcopal Church brought him much love and joy. As a young man he worked in real estate sales and as a land man for a fiber optic cable company. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Simmen Eberle. He is survived by his father, Eugene ?Gene? Eberle, Jr.; brother, Eugene?Gene? Eberle, III; sister, Barbee James; uncle, Louis Simmen; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; and a host of cousins. A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of Bill?s life will be held at St. Mark?s Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 312 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72114 or St. Mark?s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
Condolences(40)
Lynda Richardson McNiel
#40
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I was so very sadden to hear of Bill's death. We reconnected 5 years ago when I moved back. I just spoke to him a week before his death and just celebrated my birthday with him around the first of September. I was in Georgia for my son's wedding and was eager to tell Bill all the details when I returned home. So sorry to have missed the celebration of his life at his funeral. Hard to imagine that I will not speak to him again! I pray for the Eberle family that the Lord will comfort you with peace and understanding during this difficult time. Rest in peace my dear friend Bill. Miss ya.
Jim Rice
#39
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gene, Gene & Barbee.....
I was traveling when I received the news of Bill's pasing. I have enjoyed keeping up with Bill over the years and have considered him a good friend since childhood. We played a lot of golf together as kids; one of the most unbelievable athletes I have ever known. My heartfelt sympathy; he was a very good man.
I was traveling when I received the news of Bill's pasing. I have enjoyed keeping up with Bill over the years and have considered him a good friend since childhood. We played a lot of golf together as kids; one of the most unbelievable athletes I have ever known. My heartfelt sympathy; he was a very good man.
Audrey Burtrum-Stanley & Jim Stanley, Jr.
#38
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Gene Eberle and family --
We join the many of Bill's friends who send our condolences upon the death of this good man -your darl'n Bill Eberle.
Regardless of age, the passing of a child is a heartache no parent should have to endure; We question, asking: 'Why?'as surely this was not GOD's Plan for 'us' but it was GOD's Plan for 'Bill.' The magnificent promise of Everlasting-Life-in-Heaven for Christian Believers is a glorious thought... The thought of Bill's soul in Paradise is a perfect balm.
Please know our humble prayers will include all of the Eberle Family Tree; This includes Bill's immediate Arkansas clan as well as the cousins (from a Father with the same name), the late-Gene Eberle household from Joplin, Missouri too.
We join the many of Bill's friends who send our condolences upon the death of this good man -your darl'n Bill Eberle.
Regardless of age, the passing of a child is a heartache no parent should have to endure; We question, asking: 'Why?'as surely this was not GOD's Plan for 'us' but it was GOD's Plan for 'Bill.' The magnificent promise of Everlasting-Life-in-Heaven for Christian Believers is a glorious thought... The thought of Bill's soul in Paradise is a perfect balm.
Please know our humble prayers will include all of the Eberle Family Tree; This includes Bill's immediate Arkansas clan as well as the cousins (from a Father with the same name), the late-Gene Eberle household from Joplin, Missouri too.
Mary Howell Pauley
#37
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gene, Daddy Gene and Barbee-
I am so sorry to read of Bill's death. Please know that I have had wonderful flashbacks of remembering growing up with Bill. Loved coming over to the house on Shadowlane and spending time with you all. Prayers and strength for you all during this difficult time.
Mary Howell Pauley
I am so sorry to read of Bill's death. Please know that I have had wonderful flashbacks of remembering growing up with Bill. Loved coming over to the house on Shadowlane and spending time with you all. Prayers and strength for you all during this difficult time.
Mary Howell Pauley
N perez
#36
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
May I offer my sincere condolences. May your hearts find comfort in God's Word where it states: "He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace, no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort and hope in God?s Word, family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
Linda Kaiser
#35
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lots of fun memories will be shared in the coming days. Rest in eternal peace, Bill. You will be missed by many!
Tommy Jameson
#34
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To the Eberle's... I'm so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Way too young, way too soon. He will be missed. To Bill... Rest in peace old friend.
Reginald Rogers
#33
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Eberle Family: I had the pleasure of meeting Bill during my time as a volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the support group, Big League. Bill was one of the main founders of Big League which serves as the volunteer support arm for Big Brothers/Big Sisters activities and fundraising events. He was critical to to the success of Big League. Of course, he served for many years as a wonderful Big Brother. Everyone thought highly of Bill.The phrase that always comes to mind for Bill is that he was a great guy. We will miss him! May Bill rest in the Peace of Christ!!! Reg Rogers
Alex Kienlen
#32
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill & I served on the Little Rock Mended Hearts and as such worked closely together. He was a good a thoughtful man. Peace and God's grace to his family in this difficult time.
Alison Hayes
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill was the kindest, gentlest man I have every known. His love of his fellow man was inspiring. Please know that he will be missed by so very many.
Bob Franke
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gene,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember playing football with Bill and what a tremendous athlete he was.
I will miss him dearly.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember playing football with Bill and what a tremendous athlete he was.
I will miss him dearly.
Gary Jones
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Will miss a good man and my next door neighbor for the last several years. Condolences to Gene and the entire Eberle family.
Greg Bryant
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest condolences. The obituary here says it all. A very charmed early life, a difficult time at the end of life, and many examples of the positive impact Bill had on others in between. That group of kids that Bill "led" has gotten smaller again, but Bill joins Danny and Ann and their new adventures.
Angyln Young
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gene,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Beth Goode
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I always thought Bill looked like Cary Grant. He had such a sweet and gentle soul . We will all miss him alot.
Love and Hugs to the Eberles! Heaven just got a little more sweeter!
Love and Hugs to the Eberles! Heaven just got a little more sweeter!
Maren Stark Schmidt
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I will always remember Bill as a kind and thoughtful person. He had the greatest smile and the bluest eyes that told you he cared. I?m so glad that I got to share my junior high years with him at Pulaski Heights. And whenever I?d run into him during our college years and our early twenties, he always made me feel special. Rest in peace, Bill.
Pat jones
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We lost a good man!!!
Tracie & Chuck Brown
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rest in peace, fellow Fred and Hall High classmate. So glad that we got to share a meal together last summer at our class reunion. Condolences and prayers to Bill's family. He was such a great guy and we are lucky to have known him.
Wendy Wade Bell
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I met Bill in 3rd grade. He had a great sense of humor and was a fun classmate, yet smart. I may have gotten through a test or two sitting next to him in 5th grade. Later on Bill became friends with my brother, Vernon. He would be in the backyard with numerous other young men playing basketball. Soon my friends would come over and all us boys and girls would be playing ping-pong or pin ball machine upstairs and running up and down the street over to Teri and Mark Payne's where we would play pool. Mrs. Payne kept us in line cause she sat by the police band radio and nothing would go by her undetected. Cotillion and many fun times spent with Bill. In rememberance and cherished always. Bill was good behind the boat on a water ski too. God bless you Bill and your family, as you now stand with God. Until we meet again.
Karen Krenz Miller
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill was one of the most genuine people I have ever known and was someone who was kind all the time. He has made the lives of so many people better by his positive attitude and giving nature. He was a friend that I knew was always there and who showed up for anyone in need. Bill leaves behind a legacy of lifelong friends. He will be greatly missed and remembered often with loving thoughts. I know he made us better.
Adam Chandler MD
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
When I was about 8 years old, 30 years ago, my first year to play football my coach was Coach Bill Eberle. We practiced and played at Kanis park. We did not win a game but I have always remembered Coach Eberle. He was a young man as I look back but very tough and encouraging at the same time. Although I have not known him since then, he played a part in shaping me as a man. I am so sorry for your loss; I am so glad that Coach Eberle was my first football coach. God bless.
Bob & Nell Wilson
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Kim and Lori Hooks
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill was always a pleasure to be around. He was a superb athlete and great asset to every team he was associated with. We will always remember him. He was a total package--caring-feeling--cheerful and strong . He will be missed by many, many friends.
Julie Preddy
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sad to learn of Bill's passing - he rests now in peace & comfort. My sympathy to the Eberle family.
David Keller
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A wonderful life-long friend. The strength of Bill's heart was the ability to carry unselfish love and respect for others. You are missed old friend. May God bless and keep you always.
My condolences to all the Eberle family.
My condolences to all the Eberle family.
John Brannan
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I knew Bill from first competing and then playing sports with him from elementary school on. He was a pleasure to be around and converse with. I don't think he ever met a stranger. Rest in peace friend.
Mitchell McSwain
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I heard about the loss today while traveling. To late to pay respects at the funeral. Sorry I could not be there to celebrate his life. A dear friend will be missed.
Mitch McSwain
Mitch McSwain
Eddy and Lujean Peters
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lujean and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Bill was a great guy and friend to both of us. It was so wonderful to have him at our Hog party with many of his friends on the 27th. He was the first to come and one of the last to leave. It breaks our heart to hear of his passing. I know Bill was in alot of pain over the last few years, but as others have stated, he was a trooper, caring for others. Bill you will be missed, but we will see you again one day!
Kathryn Varady
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family in the loss of your precious Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Diane Henry Williamson
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A special smile,a special face, in our hearts a special place. Memories are a gift to treasure, ours of you Bill, will last forever. My deepest sympathy to the Eberle Family. May GOD bless you all through this difficult time.
Rest in peace my dear friend,
Love,
Diane and Rodney Williamson
Rest in peace my dear friend,
Love,
Diane and Rodney Williamson
Nita McBee
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Such a kind and generous man. Always had a big smile and those beautiful blue eyes! You will be missed! May you rest in peace! My prayers are with the family at this time of great loss in your life!
Monica Sitzer
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I had the great joy of meeting and getting to know Bill through Mended Hearts. His selflessness and williness to help others made him a irreplaceable member of our support group and friend.
His tender heart will be remembered and it deeply saddens all of those who have had the pleasure to call Bill our friend. We wish love and comfort for the family he left behind.
- on behalf of the Mended Hearts Family
His tender heart will be remembered and it deeply saddens all of those who have had the pleasure to call Bill our friend. We wish love and comfort for the family he left behind.
- on behalf of the Mended Hearts Family
Nan Wayne
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I pray you will find comfort in knowing Bill was one terrific guy, always kind and gentle with a great smile. May all our prayers help you through this very sad time in your lives.217
Dee Ann DeLoach Golden
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy with the family. Bill was such a shining light. His laugh and boyish wonder always delighted me. You are in my prayers today. Rest in Peace sweet Bill.
Jay Bruno
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rest in Peace my old friend!
Scott Schuh
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bill will be sadly missed by his many friends from all walks of life. Even with the longtime health issues he battled, I seldom heard him really complain which attests to Bill's mental toughness and faith. So fortunate to have had some recent "Bill time" during the Hogs last game to truly appreciate the compassionate and special guy he was. My thoughts and prayers go to his family at this tough time.
Michael Upson
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. We shared many of breakfasts together at Leo's and talked many long hours about life which Bill loved so much. My prayers are with his family as I am confident that Bill is with God and at Peace. May the Peace of Christ be will us all during this sad time. Goodbye by my friend. I will miss you.
Ramona Fike Miller
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so saddened by Bill's loss. He was always, so very Special, to me - & of course,so many others. We dated briefly,in our 20's. He was blessed by God & his parents, with the most amazing blue eyes & jaw-dropping "Movie Star" good looks. But even more astounding & impressive, was his presence, intelligence, personality; his heart/soul & "aura". Bill possessed something inside, that was profound, glorious, & hauntingly beautiful.Thank you Bill, for gracing my life. For the opportunity to know you...& the memories, I still hold dear. May you Rest In Peace. May God Bless & Hold you close . Just as we hold you close today, in our hearts & minds, from this day forward. Forever, & a day.
Deepest Condolences to the Eberle family.
Deepest Condolences to the Eberle family.
Mary Feiock Putnam
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gene and Gene,
I am so very sorry. He brightened up every room he entered and treated everyone as a friend. Keep his memory alive.
I am so very sorry. He brightened up every room he entered and treated everyone as a friend. Keep his memory alive.
Janis McDermott
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers to the Eberle family. I have known Bill since I was a little girl, and he has always been one of the nicest most polite people I have ever met. It seems I would run into him at least a couple of times a year and catch up on family and friends. He will be greatly missed.