Billy Glenn Sossamon

Billy Glen Sossamon, 88, of Ozark, Arkansas. He was a successful businessman/farmer, a member of Ozark First Assembly of God Church, an Army Veteran of Korea that received the Korea Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal, and received the rank of Sergeant. He was born December 20, 1929 in Ozark to James Rufus and Oda Swearingin Sossamon. Growing up during the depression encouraged Bill to work hard and Strive for a more successful life. He started several businesses beginning with a gas station/vehicle detailing business, and finally developing/owning a chemical manufacturing business with over 300 employees. Bill always considered his employees as his extended family. During all of Bill’s endeavors, his wife Vesta was always there supporting, encouraging, and praying for him. He served with the 78th AAA Headquarter Battery, Gun Battalion. After returning from Korea honorably discharged, he joined the Army National Guards. Bill achieved the Korean Service Medal and Marksmanship Medal for his contributions in the service. In Bill’s later years he was active in the 78th AAA Army Reunions. Returning to the farm in Ozark was always one of his dreams, which he accomplished in 1991 when he “retired”. Family was always important to Bill, whether having gatherings and/or working together. One of his extended family members once said, “I guess Bill’s business won’t be growing bigger he’s ran out of family members to hire”. Other family members looked to Bill for guidance. Bill was a good Father, Grandpa, Uncle and Friend. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Lottie Smith Sossamon; his wife of fifty seven years, Vesta Shotwell Sossamon; siblings, Alma Hood McCain, Gelene Jeffers, James Earl Sossamon, Jack Sossamon, and Pauline Sossamon; a son-in-law, Jesse L. Day; and a niece, Shirley Hood Winter. Bill is survived by a son, Bill M. Sossamon and wife Liz of Ozark; a daughter, Glenda Sossamon Day of Ozark; his grandchildren, Sarah Sexton and husband Kyle, Laura Sossamon, Billy Christopher and wife Jessica, and Adam Day; two great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Vida Sossamon; and many nieces and nephews. Family will visit with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, April 30th at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Ozark First Assembly of God Church with Brother Jim McElhaney and Brother Kyle Sexton officiating and burial at Highland Cemetery under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. To leave online condolences visit our website at: www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com Serving as pallbearers are nephews, Gary Hood, Larry Hood, Ron Jeffers, David Sossamon, Richard Smith, Wayne Sossamon, Bryan Hood, Mark Bee, Jim Winter, Jamie Carty and Long-time employee and friend, Al Torres.

Billy Glenn Sossamon

December 20, 1929 - April 25, 2018