William Gerald Ishmael, Jr.

Bill was born on June 26, 1968. He was the son of Bill Ishmael, Sr. and Linda Glenn as well as the stepson of Cecil Glenn who have all preceded him in death. Bill is survived by four siblings: Lisa Wilford of Malvern, Bryan Ishmael of Wynne, Erin Polk of Jonesboro, and Amanda Glenn of Malvern. He also had three stepbrothers: Randall Glenn, Harold Glenn, and Pat Glenn (Deceased). Bill has five nieces and nephews: Jimmy Thompson, Nikki Wilford, Caroline Polk, Connor Polk, and Cecil Aharon Glenn.

Bill graduated from Wynne High School in 1986 and went to Memphis State University for two years. He worked at Fisher’s IGA during high school and upon returning home from MSU. Bill later went to work for CMS Chemical and spent the last fifteen years at Hamlin Flying Service working for Jim Hess.

Bill Loved deer hunting and bass fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and of course his dog PD. Bill was a kind and would help anyone who asked.

The family would like to thank Jim Hess for his many acts of kindness and generosity as well as Bryan Hendrix for being a faithful friend.

A remembrance gathering will take place at Village Creek State Park, at noon on, Saturday, May 8, in Pavillion # 1.

Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory had the honor of handling the arrangements for the Ishmael family.

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