Obituary
William “Bill” Tindall Harp
Cave Springs, Arkansas
August 17, 1951, Died – March 5, 2026
William “Bill” Tindell Harp, age 74, passed away on March 5, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. surrounded by loved ones and comforted in the care of Circle of Life Hospice.
Bill was born at 12:34 p.m. on August 17, 1951, at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Marion Tindell Harp and Marian LaVaughan Stewart Harp.
Bill never knew a stranger and could always make you smile with his great sense of humor. As a young man, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an achievement he remained proud of throughout his life.
He graduated from Bauxite High School in 1969, where he formed many lifelong friendships. After graduation, Bill attended the University of Arkansas before returning home. During the height of the Vietnam War, Uncle Sam sent him an invitation to join the Army. After carefully considering his options, Bill chose another path and enlisted in the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Bill worked for Reynolds Metals in Bauxite until the plant closed. He later began a long career with Dassault Falcon Jet where he worked until his retirement in 2017.
Bill and Gail’s story began early in life. They first met when they were just six years old and attended school together from elementary school through high school. Later in life they reunited and shared 31 wonderful years of marriage. Following his retirement in 2017, Bill and Gail moved to Cave Springs, Arkansas.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Gail McCain Harp; his son Chris Harp and wife Jennifer of Lowell, Arkansas; his daughter Katie Harp of Benton, Arkansas; his daughter Traci Halbert and husband Russ of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Michael Taylor of Benton, Arkansas.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Elizabeth Harp and Emily Harp of Chicago, Illinois; Maci Lewis (Floyd) of Traskwood, Arkansas; Kaci McDonald (Alex) of Rogers, Arkansas; Cody Lambert of Benton, Arkansas; Cami Lambert Smith (Gunner) of Benton, Arkansas; Braydon Halbert (Karli) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; McKayla Halbert (Jake) of Benton, Arkansas; and Ruston Halbert of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Bill was blessed with great-grandchildren Caleb Lewis, Cohen Lewis, and John Halbert, and he also leaves behind his treasured goldendoodle, Max.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, and his beloved daughter, Kim Taylor.
Bill will be remembered for his warm personality, his humor, and the way he made everyone around him feel like a friend.
Donations may be made to the Bauxite Historical Association and Museum or The Rucker House, P.O. Box 245 Bauxite, Ar. 72011 & Circle of Life, 901 Jones Rd Springdale, AR 72762.
SERVICES
March 14, 2026
Visitation – 2 p.m.
Funeral – 3 p.m.
Location – Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 12845 Walnut Valley Road, Rogers, Arkansas
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