William "Bill" Arner

William Lee “Bill” Arner, age 70, passed away November 1, 2024 at Athens Limestone Hospital in Athens, Alabama.

Bill was born October 27, 1954, in Casper, Wyoming to Calvin and Nellie (Konrath) Arner. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents, Lloyd and Bessie Pearl Arner, his maternal grandparents Florian and Katherine Konrath, his parents and a son-in-law, Fred Bloom.

Survivors include his wife Neeta of 49 ½ years, two daughters Katrina (Todd) McPheron, Tabitha Bloom, son Adam (Cyndi) Voight, three brothers LeRoy (Kodi) Arner, Dennis (Karla) Arner, Rick (Patty) Arner, two sisters Calla (Ken) Hayden, Mary (Sam) Styles, 7 grandchildren Mekhi Whicker, Shyanne Longtine, Koden McPheron, Malachi McPheron, Katie McPheron, Jaxon Romero and Joseph Voight, 4 great grandchildren, Jordan Longtine, Christian Longtine, Santiago Longtine Jr. and Micah Longtine, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill had varied interests throughout his life. He was very proud of the registered Chesapeake Bay Retrievers that he raised and trained. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church from its inception. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, being in the 4th degree Honor Guard. He was also a member of the North American Hunting Club and the NRA. At the time of his passing, he was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Athens, Alabama.

Pallbearers will be Adam Voight, Leroy Arner, Rick Arner, Todd McPheron, Koden McPheron and Joe Hanna. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Hayden, Dennis Arner, Daniel Hayden, Cole Schofield, Chris Hayden, Mekhi Whicker, Richard Arner, Riley Arner, Patrick Arner, Michael Arner, J.D. Arner, Sam Styles – mini honorary pallbearers are Jordan Longtine, Christian Longtine, Santiago Longtine Jr. and Micah Longtine.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 11th from 5-7 p.m. at Newcomers Funeral Home, with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Funeral will be Tuesday, November 12th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery.