Billy Jack (Bill) Ashmore, age 68, of Heber Springs passed away July 27, 2011 at Baptist Health Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a manager of a cable television service in Pittsburg, Kansas and also worked at the water department at Eufaula, Oklahoma. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriner and of the Baptist faith. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and most importantly loved spending time with his family. Mr. Ashmore was preceded in death by his father, William Ashmore. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Greer Ashmore, whom he married on June 22, 1963; two sons, Jimmy Ashmore of New York City, NY and Jeff Ashmore and wife Dusty of Heber Springs, AR; one daughter, Jana Miller and husband Otto of Heber Springs, AR; mother, Mary Emerton Ashmore of McAlester, Ok; one brother, Bob Thrasher of McAlester, OK; three sisters, Pam Wilson and husband Monroe of Benton, AR, Betty Moore and husband Jim of Fayetteville, AR and Paula Bussey and husband Jeral of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, Amber and Kasidy Giacomo, Kyndon Tarter, Ali Ashmore, Hayden Miller, Gunner Ashmore, Daylin Ashmore, Jamie Miller and Carlos Romero; four great-grandchildren, Halea and Jacob Locke, Caylee and Caven Hill. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, at 2:00 pm, at Heber Springs Cemetery in Heber Springs with Brother Joe Lowery officiating. Arranngements are under the direction of Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, AR 501-887-9152. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com
