William Eiseman

William H. “Bill” Eiseman, devoted husband and loving father and grandfather peacefully passed away August 1, 2020 at home in Little Rock.  He was born in Natchez, MS on April 22, 1927 and lived in Baton Rouge, LA before moving to Little Rock in 1960 as a men’s buyer for Blass Department Stores, which later became Dillard’s.  Bill served in the Navy in World War II and was a graduate of LSU. “Pops”, as he was affectionately known by his family, enjoyed working in his yard, sitting on the porch, and racked up 7077.5 volunteer hours at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Fran, daughters Susan (husband John) and Janet and Granddaughters Lauren and Alex.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his honor to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116, Alzheimer’s AR, 201 Markham Center Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Temple B’nai Israel, 3700 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212.  A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 11am, via Zoom. You are welcome to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2565589617

Arrangements by Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. (501) 224-2200. Sign Bill’s online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com