William Morris Arapis, age 77, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born June 30, 1944, in Walnut Grove, TX, the son of the late Roger Bruce and Vanilla Belle Morris Arapis.  William was a retired truck driver for A & P Stores.  He enjoyed listening to music and woodworking in his free time.  William was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bruce Williams.

Survivors are one daughter, Jennifer Paige Williams of Arkadelphia, four grandchildren, Katie, Gray,  Max and Josh Williams, one great grandchild, Cruz Williams, and his beloved pets, Shasta and Baby.

Private family services are being planned.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Clark County, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.