William Bunch died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in Mountain Home at the age of 79. William Bunch was born Tuesday, August 28, 1928 in Jacksonville, Illinois, son of Clifford and Lucille Mellen Bunch. He married Louise Francis on May 29, 1955 in Louisianna, Missouri. He worked as a Sales Consultant in Media Sales. William Bunch was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived in Cotter for 12 years moving from Elgin, Illinois. He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, bird watching, woodworking, crafts, was an avid reader and enjoyed old movies. Survivors: his wife, Louise Bunch and 2 daughters; Karen Gates of Elgin, IL and LuAnne Swainson of Spokane, WA, 2 granddaughters, KeilaKae and Keanna Louise Gates. Preceded in Death by: his parents, and a sister, Amy Lou. Visitation: Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M., Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Funeral: Services for William M. Bunch of Cotter, AR, will be private. Memorials: Hospice of the Ozarks, Hospice House.