William Earl McFall

Friday, April 9, 2021

William Earl McFall, 79, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home. Born in Joiner and raised in Manila, he was the son of the late Vernon and Irene Beal McFall and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. William had been a longtime resident of Springfield, Mo., before returning to Manila in 1993. During his time in Springfield, he was the owner of several mobile home dealerships including, Mark I, Sunshine, Crest and Holiday. After returning to Northeast Arkansas he opened City Auto Used Cars in Manila. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, being outdoors and attending auto auctions. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry McFall and David McFall; two sisters, Ovie Ann Pearson and Earlene Denton; and father-in-law, Aubry Nettles.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Faye Nettles McFall of the home; two sons, Charles Valentine and wife, Mandy of Springfield, Mo., and Rueben Valentine and wife, Yvonne of Bullhead City, Ariz.; three daughters, Teresa McFall of Manila, Robin McFall Harms and husband, David of St. Louis, Mo., and

LaDonna Harvey and husband, William of Manila; three brothers, Larry McFall and Ricky McFall, both of Manila, and Robert McFall of Monette; his sister, Regina George of Manila; his mother-in-law, Lavada Nettles of Seymore, Mo.; two brothers-in-law, Steve Nettles of Fordland, Mo., and Craig Nettles of Hartville, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Glenn and Angie Nettles, both of Fordland, Mo. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Sunday from noon until service time. Online guest register: www.howardfuneralservice.com