Graveside services for William Ronald (Bill) Harrill, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Harrill Cemetery, Stoutland, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Harrill passed away at 11:50 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Stoutland, Mo. to William and Lou Ella Pearcy Harrill. On August 25, 1956, he was married at Lebanon, Mo. to Sue Carolyn Payne, who preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2020. Soon after he and Sue were married, they moved to Mammoth Spring, Ark., where he managed Puritan Dress Factory for many years. Ready to start his self employment, he bought the Dog ‘N Suds Drive-In in West Plains. From there he owned car washes and Laundromats in town. After those adventures, he operated his own successful real estate business for over 30 years. He loved meeting and helping people start their new lives as homeowners. Mr. Harrill was a very active faithful member of the Gideon’s Bible Society and the West Plains Car Club. Bill had many wonderful friends over the years. Like his sons, his greatest passion was his many cars; he loved to talk about them. Bill was a wonderful faithful husband and father. He was a joy to be around by all that knew him. Bill will be missed by many, especially his family. We will miss you every single day, Dad. All our love forever!
He is survived by two sons, Alan Harrill and wife, Terri, West Plains, Mo. and Steve Harrill and wife, Donna, Ozark, Mo.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
His parents, wife and one son, Micheal Wayne Harrill, preceded him in death.
The family gives special thanks to Ray Smith, a special friend, that never failed to visit Bill every week. Thank you to Three Rivers Hospice for the wonderful care and visits and Thanks to West Vue Nursing Center and their Green Houses and staff for the care given to Bill.
Mr. Harrill will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.
Online condolences may be sent at www.robertsondrago.com
