William E. Lacewell, 73 of Fort Smith, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was born September 20, 1940 in Paragould, AR to the late Virgil and Audrey Sue Lacewell. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith where he was a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the choir and the Gideon’s. Mr. Lacewell was a college Professor in the Business College at Westark/UAFS for 35 years. After retiring from the University, he continued to work as a financial advisor. He also spent his time enjoying life with his wife Becky of 48 years, his son’s, and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday March 10, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, officiated by Reverend Dale Thompson and Reverend Mark Weaver. Burial with Military honors will follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
Mr. Lacewell is survived by his wife Becky of the home, three sons; Keith Lacewell of Denver, CO, Kevin Lacewell of Fort Smith, and Kirk Lacewell of Rogers, and his brother Bernard Lacewell of San Antonio, TX. Mr. Lacewell is also survived by eight grandchildren; Weston Lacewell and Ashton Lacewell of Fort Smith, Brynly Lacewell and Kyler Lacewell of Denver, CO, Baylor Lacewell and Finley Lacewell of Rogers, Korbin Lacewell and Kynlee Lacewell of Fort Smith and one great grandchild Zayden of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Carl Riggins, Tony White, Bob Carr, Tom Wood, Brad Lewis, and Bill Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Wednesday Morning Men’s Prayer Group.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Gideon’s International P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN or online at www.gideons.org or to First Baptist Missions Fund 1400 Grand Avenue Ft. Smith, AR 72901.
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