Reverend Billy G. Kelton, 89, of Van Buren, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Fort Smith. He was born August 25, 1928 in Stigler, OK to the late Robert and Della Kelton. He was a retired Freewill Baptist Minister, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Kelton.
He is survived by his wife, Irine of the home; a daughter, Doris Collins of Van Buren; a brother, Bobby Kelton of Grants Pass, OR; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service with Military Honors will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2107 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.