William E Anson

William “Bill” Anson, 78, formerly of Pencil Bluff, AR passed away October 5, 2020 at home in Omaha, AR. He was born August 17, 1942 in Kearney, Nebraska, to the late Edgar Anson and Mildred Irene Foster. William is preceded in death by both parents, wife; Jimmie Anson, and great grandson; Alexandra Grant Jones.

William is survived by daughters; Earlene Myers (Larry) of Miami, Oklahoma, and Linda Strozewski (Jim), son; Franklin Earl Cravens (Pamela), 8 grandchildren, Jamye and Terry Ragsdale of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Houston McCarty of Afton, Oklahoma, Angela and Robert Green of Madison, Ohio, Heather and Dustin Castleberry of Bastrop, Louisiana, and Stephanie and Scottie Barnette of Bastrop, Louisiana, Jeremiah and Diane Strozewski, Mavourneen Strozewski, Lucas Strozewski, 13 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Pencil Bluff First Baptist Church was a great love of his and made his life so much happier than he had ever been. He loved everyone there so dearly along with his dear friends Edna Relic, Mike and Debbie Underwood.

At William’s request, there will be no service. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com