Billy J. Witham, age 94, of Benton, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.  He was born February 12, 1932 in Benton, Arkansas.  Billy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Alcoa.

Billy is survived by his wife, Sue Witham; five children, Pam Fajkus (Benny), Mike Lindsey (Barbara), Kim Rodgers (Charles), Jerry Taylor (Karen), Pam Taylor; sisters, Elaine Cruise and Laverne Mitchell; grandchildren Sheila Kurtin, Jay Ivanhoe, Lance Robbins, Corey Robbins, Shane Lindsey, Michelle Burns, Summer Willis, Dylan Gunnel, and Megan Taylor; as well as several great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene & Ed Mitchell; three brothers, Raymond, Ralph, and Ervin Mitchell; great granddaughters, Lilly Brown and Heaven Wilson; and grandson, David Taylor.

Bill loved being a winter Texan with his wife, traveling to all states where they made many friends along the way, and Cajun dancing where they won certificates; as well as swing dancing.  He was a down to earth hard working man all his life.  Billy cherished his wife of almost 50 years.  He loved being around his family enjoying camping, fishing, skiing with his children in the younger years, and ocean visits; He was a good Daddy to us all.  He taught us the value of everything in life.

He will be greatly missed, his memory will be carried on by us all.

Pallbearers will be Corey Robbins, Lance Robbins, Shane Lindsay, Jay Ivanhoe, Dylan Gunnell, Summer Willis, and Brennan Robbins

Viewing will be at Ashby Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at Fairplay Cemetery.