William Drilling

William Joseph Drilling, Jr. “Big Joe”, 68, of Little Rock, passed away April 12, 2021. Born in Little Rock to William J. and Catherine Auderer Drilling, he was a longtime member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church and New Life Church.

Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Catherine Drilling and Mary Elizabeth Drilling, he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Pamela Eden Drilling; sister, Rita Anne Williams (George H., Jr.) of Little Rock; nephews, Anthony J. Williams (Angela) of Maumelle and Matthew V. Williams (Amanda) of North Little Rock; brother-in-law,  Stan Eden (Marylin) of  Fort Smith; and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 1:00 at New Life Church, 8000 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118.  Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, 2614 S. Shackelford Rd., Little Rock, AR 72205.