Obituary for William "Bill" Bert Coburn Jr.

William “Bill” Bert Coburn, Jr., 65, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born January 18, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Bert and Bess Mae (Watson) Coburn.
Bill retired after working for ALCOA for thirty years. He was a member of United Steelworkers Union. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and gardening. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Bert Coburn, Sr.; and sister, Deborah Coburn.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of over forty-one years, Leslie Coburn of Benton, Arkansas; two daughters: Sara Beth Russell and husband Kevin of Benton and Nikki Heck and husband Alden of Little Rock; three grandchildren: Luke, Matthew, and Rebekah Russell; mother, Bess Mae Coburn of Avilla, Arkansas; brother, Bob Coburn and Marie of Avilla, Arkansas; nephews: B.J. Coburn and Josh Mahfouz of Benton, Arkansas; and a host of family and friends who love Bill and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, February 4 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Elder James Winston, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 5 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Fuller Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, 134 Scenic Valley Loop, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guest Register:www.SmithFamilyCares.com.