William Henry "Bill"  Elderton Jr.,  age 82 passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.  He was born on December 12, 1942 in Springdale, Arkansas to William Henry Elderton and Jessie Blanche Brown.  After attending the University of Arkansas, Bill joined the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed spending his time reading, hiking, boating and camping with his family. Bill worked for fifty years as publisher and General Manager in the newspaper industry in Mississippi and Arkansas.  Bill was an artist and photo journalist.    He is preceded in death by his son, William Henry Elderton III; parents, William and Jessie  Elderton; brother, Paul Fulfer; stepfather, Brady Fulfer.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Becky Lynn Elderton; brother, Tommy Fulfer ( Bewah); two sisters, Joyce Fulfer Wood (John Hoben)and Marilyn Sue Carr (Les); sister-in-law, Hazel Fulfer; step-son, Mike Lewis; brother-in-law, Denver Wilson (Lucy); numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Bill will be missed greatly by all who knew him.  A memorial service celebrating Bill's life will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19,2025 at Keyston Apartment Complex Clubhouse 1517 Electric Ave Springdale, Arkansas 72764