Willie Lorings
1948 ~ 2025
Date of Death: February 9, 2025
In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Lorings family. Willie's earthly temple is now resting in the care of Veasley Funeral Home. Revelations 21:4 says, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Willie Lorings.
Sincerely,
Derrick Veasley ~ Director
Henry Veasley ~ Director
Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain
Willie (Doc) began his life’ journey on October 25, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Johnnie L. and Future M. Lorings. After 76 years Willie received his blessing of immortality on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his wife, two children, and two special friends, Gary Maltbia and Reyna Mora.
Willie (Doc) began his life’ journey on October 25, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Johnnie L. and Future M. Lorings. After 76 years Willie received his blessing of immortality on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his wife, two children, and two special friends, Gary Maltbia and Reyna Mora.
Willie was educated at Sweet Home High and graduated in 1966. In 1969 he enlisted in the United State Army and served two (2) years. In 1976 he enlisted in the Air National Guard where he served for twenty-two (22) years.
Willie accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Beebe Chapel CME church in Wrightsville, Arkansas where he served as a Trustee for several years. He worked with other members of Beebe Chapel to build a new addition to their church. On December 13, 1998, he united with the St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Leonard Hawkins. He was a member of the Married Couples Sunday School. He served as assistant superintendent of Sunday School and served on St. John Legacy Scholarship Ministry until his health failed.
On September 24, 1977, Willie married the love of his life, Arvene Giles, and to this union two children were born. Willie was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for all family gatherings. Cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were two of his favorite meals to prepare. He established and served as Chief of the Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department which provided safety to homes in an area south of Little Rock.
He leaves to celebrate and honor his life’s journey: his loving wife of 48 years, Arvene Lorings, three children, Tarsh E. Williams of Dallas, TX; Antionette L. Atkins of Bryant, AR; and Jonathan T. Lorings of Houston, TX. Seven (7) grandchildren: Ebony Johnson, and Michelle Williams of Dallas, TX; Jason Williams of Little Rock, AR; Brandon Maltbia of Scott, AR; Dominic and Zoey Broussard of Houston, TX. One special grandson, Lance J. Atkins of Bryant, AR. Seven (7) great grandchildren. Two brothers, Rev. Charles Huggins, and Dr. Michael A. Lorings (Angelia) of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Johnnie M. Bridges (Warren) of North Little Rock, AR; Three brothers-in-law; Rev. Warren Bridges of North Little Rock, AR; Larry McClain of Little Rock, AR; James Delph of Conway, AR; five sisters-in-law; Flora Wrather, Margaret McClain of Bryant, AR; Elease Delph of Conway, AR; one special sister-in-law, Angie Caldwell of Bryant, AR, whom he fondly referred to as “Baby-Girl;” and Betty Giles of Kansas City, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:00am at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 S. Main St., Little Rock, Arkansas.
Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, 11:00am at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 S. Main St., Little Rock, Arkansas.
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