Mr. William Matthew Bickford

June 3, 1948 - January 19, 2021

William Matthew Bickford, age 72, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Doniphan, Missouri, he was the sixth child of seven born to Burel and Mary Bickford. William was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country from 1968 to 1972. After the military he had a successful career with DeClerk Gas of Pocahontas. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. One of many memories shared was William taking his two girls bow fishing for alligator gar. He was a quiet, reserved, tender, kind man that was so proud of his family. William was a great father, grandfather and friend. Our hearts are breaking today as we realize the depth of our loss. He was preceded in death by his parents Burel and Mary (Hurst) Bickford; three siblings Jerry Bickford, Lonnie Bickford and Juanita Barton. William leaves behind two daughters Shaunie (Mark) Earnhart and Melanie (Greg) Austin both of Pocahontas, Arkansas; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers Archie (Pat) Bickford of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Jack Bickford of Pocahontas, Arkansas; one sister Bonnie (Ron) Elston of Ellisinore, Missouri; along with many nieces, nephews, and life long friends. There will be a Celebration of William’s Life at 10:30 am on Saturday January 23, 2021 at McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas with Ron Elston officiating. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the Bickford Family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com.