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William "Bill" Gordon Sorrells

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William (Bill) Gordon Sorrells, 82, of Lowell, Ark., passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Waco, Texas, to William Sorrells and Jennie Sorrells. He proudly served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Bill is survived by his wife of 23 years, Cindy Sorrells, married on Jan. 31, 1991, and one son, Gordon Sorrells and wife Jennifer; three daughters, Missie Gasaway, Amber Sorrells, Tammie Williams; stepchildren, Jeremy Whiles, Tina Chase, Renee Turner; and 25 grandchildren. Bill was married to Patsy Ruth Jennings on April 7, 1954. They were happily married for 35 years until she preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Steven Whiles and stepdaughter, Jennifer McKinney. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark., with the Rev. James Longmate officiating. Full military honors will be provided. Memorials may be made in honor of William Sorrells to the American Diabetes Association, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's, 1200 West Walnut, Suite 2313, Rogers, Ark. 72756. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.

Published June 22, 2014

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