William Medford

William “Sonny” Blanton Medford, 79, of Bentonville passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Bentonville. He was born March 22, 1943 in Brinkley to E.B. and Ruth Medford. He married Linda Boyd March 20, 1968 in Clarendon. He was an electrician and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E.B. and Ruth Medford; a son, Timothy Medford; a daughter, Tammy Clark and husband, Donnie Clark Sr.; grandson, Donnie Clark Jr.; brother, Richard Medford; and sisters, Eula Mae Geisler and Ruby Lujan.

His survivors are his wife, Linda Boyd Medford of the home; daughter, Shannon Clark and husband, Randy, of Bentonville; 6 grandchildren, Gage, Faith, and Mark Timothy Jr. Vickers, Brittany Long (Kay), Alyce Stockli (Adam), and Hannah Clark; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lonnie Medford and wife, Betty Jo, of Brinkley and Allen Medford and wife, Clara, of Clarendon; a sister, Trisha Flake of Brinkley; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held November 20 at Upper Cemetery in Brinkley.