Brother William (Bill) Loyd Duvall (aka Uncle Shorty) was born to the late Lester Duvall and Lillie Teague Duvall in Lake Village, Arkansas, August 29, 1936, and went to be with his Lord on October 13, 2023, in his home in Cabot, Arkansas.

Bill married his childhood sweetheart, Marylin Hutson Duvall. Marilyn and Bill moved to California right out of high school to get rich and that they did, but not in money! God gave them their only child, William Todd, whom God would use to get them back in church. Bill became an ardent soul winner, taught Sunday School, was ordained a deacon and surrendered to the ministry. Realizing he needed more education, Marilyn worked and put Bill through college and seminary. In all, he earned 4 degrees, the last being the Doctor of Theology degree.

God honored Bill by giving him 18 different churches to pastor, including 2 church plants and the ability to write many Christian books, Study Guides and Commentaries on all 66 books of the Bible. For free access to all of Bro Bill's writings and to download an eBook version please visit www.BillDuvallMinistries.org.

Bill loved God and loved people. With humor that would light up any room, regardless of the circumstances, everyone felt at peace and comfortable around him. Quick trips to run simple errands wound up taking hours, due to his gift of gab and never meeting a stranger. Bill would always take the opportunity to stop and have a conversation with anyone, especially if he sensed a Spiritual need and those conversations often ended with Spirit-led prayers.

Brother Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Hutson Duvall. He is survived by his son, Todd Duvall and wife Cherrye. Bill had 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Grandson, Blake Duvall and wife Sarah, with daughters, Sparkle Lynn and Stara Zel. Granddaughter, Bridgette Duvall Cardona and husband Ryan, with son, Keegan Bear and daughter, Keiki Nicole. Bill also leaves behind his beloved sister-in-law, Delena Greaser; along with many cousins, nephews, nieces and countless others who had the privilege to call him Pastor.

We will miss our Father, Pawpaw and Brother, but at the same time we rejoice as he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord, for the life of Bill Duvall and the love and care he shared to all he knew!

A celebration of life service will be held at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Arrangements are with Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816.