William Parkin Selby

WILLIAM PARKIN SELBY, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born in Little Rock to Henry and Kate Sharp Selby, Nov. 19, 1919. Bill was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ for many years. He retired from the Army and Army Reserves with over 20 years of service; WWII veteran, fighting 11 months of battle including Normandy. He worked over 20 years for Cities Service (Citgo) before he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Selby; sisters, Inza Weedman and Henry Hazel Cruthirds; nephew, Henry Selby; nieces, Dr. Patricia Vickers and Shari Selby. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emy Lee Selby; son, Charles Clark (Shari); grandchildren, Brian Clark and Stephanie Clark; and family friend, Bill Kyle. He will be missed and was loved by many nieces; nephews; and many friends. The family wishes to thank the caring nurses at St. Vincent Hospital, Arkansas Hospice, and Good Shepherd. A private family visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Monday, May 12, 2014 followed by a graveside service with full military honors at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72120 and officiated by Nick Hamilton. Pallbearers will be Brian Clark, Bob Sweeten, Bill Sweeten, Bill Kyle, Jim Dockery, Gary Barnes, David Brown, and Kameron Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Baldwin, Joe Briscoe, and Lewis Starling. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Harding St., Morrilton, Ark. 72110, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675, or a charity of your choice. Mr. Selby's online guest book may be signed at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.