William “Willie” Joseph Alberson of Eureka Springs, Ark., a loving father, son, and a master electrician, went to his heavenly home on May 20, 2018. He was 37 years old.
Willie was born Oct. 12, 1980 in Jacksonville, Ark. He lived in Butlersville, Ark., as a baby, and then moved to Cabot, Ark. His was a good kid, playing baseball, soccer, basketball and one year of football. His favorite was baseball, where he was pitcher and third baseman.
He grew up attending Mr. Carmel Baptist Church where he came to know Jesus at a young age.
He moved to Eureka Springs in 1996. The first thing he said was, “Mom, I can’t believe the school is so small there isn’t a baseball team.” Well, that certainly changed and baseball was played!
Willie worked hard for his first truck, an old green Ford that he was so proud of.
He worked alongside his Dad in the electrical trade, which he loved. He was following in the footsteps of his Pawpaw and Uncle Mike. He was very proud of his work and was constantly pointing out buildings and homes he had wired.
He built his own beautiful log home, married and was raising two wonderful children.
Life changed and he struggled for a while, but eventually looked to God for a renewing of his faith, and found a loving church family at New Day Fellowship on Passion Play Rd.
He had a trove of friends that he truly enjoyed spending time with. Willie’s attributes were many. He was selfless, cheerful, uplifting and happy, even in the worst of times. “Think positive!” was his motto.
He was also Citizen of the Week.
One of his dearest friends shared that he loved his profession and took pride in his craft. He knew good humor is infectious and shared embarrassing stories about himself, complete with wisecracks and laughter to lighten the burden of friends. He touched the hearts of many and was an amazing dad, son, brother and friend. He is now free from pain, secure from misery, and safe in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
His children, Kaylee-Paige and Hunter Joe Alberson, who he shared with former spouse, Meagan Lee Alberson of Eureka Springs, Ark., survive Willie. His Mom, Judy (Randy) Millerd of Hot Springs, Ark.; Dad, Don (Julie) of Eureka Springs; brother, Johnny Tipton of Cabot, Ark.; sisters Charlotte (Robert) Birdwell of Cabot, and Jennifer (Scott) Eby of Avoca, Ark.; first cousin Cassie (Clark) Coyle, who was more like a sister, of Springhill, La.; Uncle Mike and Aunt Melanie Alberson of Jacksonville, Ark.; Uncle Bob (Dollye) Alberson of Bella Vista, Ark.; great-uncle George (Nancy) Alberson of Mt. Vernon, Ark.; nephew Chris Bayles of Conway, nephew Kyle (Rachael) Bayles of McRae, Ark.; niece Sandy Birdwell and nephew Brandon Birdwell; nieces Adalyn and Kolbie Birdwell of Cabot; cousins Erin (Ian) Arlow and Andrew (Jaimie) Alberson of Portland, Ore.; cousin Michael (Mara) Alberson of Vancouver, Wash., and nine second cousins.
His great-grandmother, Pauline Dupriest; grandparents Willie M. and Sarah Alberson, and John T. and Olive Williams predeceased Willie.
Celebration of his life will be Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 3 p.m., New Day Fellowship at 440 Passion Play Rd., Eureka Springs, officiated by Brother Darryl Harris.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to “Willie’s Wishes” for an education fund for Kaylee and Hunter. Equity Bank is accepting donations on their behalf.