Walter Binz
July 15, 1925 — October 20, 2018
Walter Binz
Walter William Binz, 93, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was born in Little Rock to Joseph A. and Catherine (Benz) Binz on July 15, 1925. Walter was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He worked for AFCO steel as a Purchasing Agent and retired after 44 years of loyal employment.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Binz of Little Rock; 7 children, son, Ron Binz (Mary Donahue) of Denver, CO; daughters, Dianne Rhodes of North Little Rock, Barbara Hiley (Mike) of Little Rock, Mary Chism (Donnie) of Alexander, Anita Spence (Randy) of Little Rock, Patty Neumeier (Bernard) of Little Rock and Shirley Scott (Steve) of Maumelle; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy Rhodes (Bernadette), Katie Rhodes, Chad Hiley (Chloe), Brett Hiley, Leah Osburn (Jake), Joey Forrester, Jesse Forrester (Courtney), Meagan Chism, Celeste Flanagin (Jimmy), Diana Allen (Matthew), Eliot Adams (Brooke), Kyle Neumeier (Genevieve), Lori Melliere (Joe), Caleb LeFevre, Chris LeFevre (Gabrielle), Robert Scott, Lily Scott and Caroline Scott; 18 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Elbert Binz (Vernell) of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mildred Barron (James).
After graduating from Catholic High School for Boys in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Walter was honorably discharged on April 20, 1946 which happened to be on the 18th birthday of his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Carter. They were married 2 ½ years later at St. Patrick's Church in North Little Rock.
Walter, the true patriarch of his family, was a man before his time. He was a modern day husband who knew that raising a family was a two-person job. He shared the workload with his wife, helping with diaper changes, nursing sick children, homework and school projects. He was an avid fan of his children, and attended all the school and sporting events in which they were involved. His devotion to marriage, church and family is the timeless legacy he left for us all.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Cass Boyette and Linda Lindsey for the loving care they gave to Walter for the past 3 years, and to the staff of Heroes Home 7 at the Arkansas State Veterans Home.
Visitation and rosary will be on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25th at Christ the King with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212 or to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (501)224-2200. Walter's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
Wright Ave. at So. Woodrow
Little Rock, AR, 72204
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Binz of Little Rock; 7 children, son, Ron Binz (Mary Donahue) of Denver, CO; daughters, Dianne Rhodes of North Little Rock, Barbara Hiley (Mike) of Little Rock, Mary Chism (Donnie) of Alexander, Anita Spence (Randy) of Little Rock, Patty Neumeier (Bernard) of Little Rock and Shirley Scott (Steve) of Maumelle; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy Rhodes (Bernadette), Katie Rhodes, Chad Hiley (Chloe), Brett Hiley, Leah Osburn (Jake), Joey Forrester, Jesse Forrester (Courtney), Meagan Chism, Celeste Flanagin (Jimmy), Diana Allen (Matthew), Eliot Adams (Brooke), Kyle Neumeier (Genevieve), Lori Melliere (Joe), Caleb LeFevre, Chris LeFevre (Gabrielle), Robert Scott, Lily Scott and Caroline Scott; 18 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Elbert Binz (Vernell) of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mildred Barron (James).
After graduating from Catholic High School for Boys in 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Walter was honorably discharged on April 20, 1946 which happened to be on the 18th birthday of his future wife, Elizabeth Ann Carter. They were married 2 ½ years later at St. Patrick's Church in North Little Rock.
Walter, the true patriarch of his family, was a man before his time. He was a modern day husband who knew that raising a family was a two-person job. He shared the workload with his wife, helping with diaper changes, nursing sick children, homework and school projects. He was an avid fan of his children, and attended all the school and sporting events in which they were involved. His devotion to marriage, church and family is the timeless legacy he left for us all.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Cass Boyette and Linda Lindsey for the loving care they gave to Walter for the past 3 years, and to the staff of Heroes Home 7 at the Arkansas State Veterans Home.
Visitation and rosary will be on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25th at Christ the King with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212 or to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (501)224-2200. Walter's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Rosary Service
OCT 24. 7:00 PM (CDT)
Christ the King Catholic Church4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
Funeral Mass
OCT 25. 10:00 AM (CDT)
Christ the King Catholic Church4000 N. Rodney Parham
Little Rock, AR, 72212
Burial
OCT 25 (CDT)
Calvary CemeteryWright Ave. at So. Woodrow
Little Rock, AR, 72204
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