William “Bill” Marvin “Chicken Hawk” Glisson, Jr., 69, of Hot Springs passed away October 7, 2019. A gifted musician, he was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1950- the same year and city where Sun Studio began recording what would later be recognized as the first Rock-n-Roll records. No one is sure if it is a coincidence.
Bill was a well-loved local singer and guitar player with his band, The Bellaire Buffs. He also led music at his church and had just begun a musical ministry with Jerry Greer at the Garland County Detention Center. The ability of music to teach and to heal was embraced by Bill who truly loved people.
After retiring from his 34 year career at AT&T, he was able to devote more time to music, as well as, hunting, fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers, and keeping up with his “Oaklawn News and Notes” Facebook Page. However, his retirement was really about spending time with those who called him "Po-Po" (sometimes "Pokey Po-Po") - his grandkids. Alexa, Jayden, Tommy, Hunter, Aubrey, and Brantley will never question how very much they were loved by their "Po-Po".
Bill was greeted in Heaven by his mom, Rebecca Patterson; dad, William Marvin Glisson; and patiently waiting at the gate was Rocco, his beloved dog.
Bill will be missed by his wife of 37 years, Debbie Glisson; sons, Eric (Marcah) Glisson and Zachary (Kelly) Glisson; daughter by luck, Dawn Hall; six amazing grandkids; brothers, Steve (Jennifer) Glisson and Mike (VeeAnn) Glisson; sisters, Diana Drost and Patsy Cleveland; dad by blessing, Pat Patterson; cat buddy, Zo; the most current Mr. Fishy; his church family at New Beginnings Free Will Baptist; many much loved nieces and nephews; and more friends than any one person should legally be allowed to have.
