William "Bill" Nathaniel Hibbard Jr., 92, of Walnut Ridge passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Walnut Ridge.  He was born July 20, 1925 in Branch, Arkansas to William Nathanial and Mattie Lairamore Hibbard Sr.  He married Mary Heral on October 11, 1950 at O'Kean.  He was co-owner at O'Kean Mercantile, worked at Cinch for many years and was a member First Free Will Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Rebecca Faye Hibbard; brothers, Buel, Marshal, George and Johnny Hibbard; sisters, Jane Brown, Ruby Waddell and Betty Holder; and son-in-law, Charles Rickey.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; son, William K. Hibbard (Kay) of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; daughter, Gaye Rickey of Walnut Ridge; brother, Leon Hibbard of Walnut Ridge; grandchildren, Jamey Sullinger, Charley Rickey, Natalie Culbreath, Marley Abell; and nine great grandchildren.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers: , Randy Hibbard, Kenny Hibbard, Kelly Waddell, Paul Waddell, Jon Snow and Lanny Lance.