William Darwin Alton

William Darwin Alton, 73, of Hindsville passed away Oct. 13, 2013, in Fayetteville. He was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Pine Valley, Okla., to the late Argie Leon Alton and Alice Faye Driver Alton. He was an active member of Revival Tabernacle Church of Springdale. He loved roping and farming. Darwin is survived by his wife, Norma Anderson Alton to whom he was married for 55 years; one son, John Dwain Alton and wife, Laura, of Hindsville; three granddaughters, Amanda Carol Boaz and husband, Jason, Charity Nicole Ford and husband, John, and Sarah Megan Embry and husband, Joe; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa Rachelle Neeriemer, Emma Lyen Boaz and Tristen James Ford; one brother, John Leon Alton and wife, Mary, of Bella Vista; three sisters, Helen Alton Atkins and husband, John, of Rogers, Geneva Alton Murray of Montana, and Janet Alton Owens and husband, Junior, of Rogers; his stepmother, Francis Alton of Rogers; one half-brother, Eric Alton; and two half-sisters, Genevieve Roberts and Laverne Grinder. Graveside service will be Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery in Springdale, with the Rev. Paul Eden officiating and the Rev. John Atkins. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. To sign the guest book online, please visit www.siscofuneral.com.