William Paul

Keener

William “Paul” Keener, age 90, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born December 10, 1935, in Atkins, Arkansas, to the late William Clyde Keener and Ella Janie Keener.

Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Superintendent for Con Tel Corporation for 35 years before retiring. He enjoyed all things horses. Paul loved training race horses and also attending the PBR. He also enjoyed listening to country music and sitting outside to relax.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Angie Keener and Jayne Keener; and a son, Rusty Keener.

He is survived by his daughter, Dangie Casper and her husband, RJ Casper; his sister, Sandra Lynch and her husband, Joe Lynch; grandchildren, Michael Parks and Raini Gwin; great-grandchildren, Kenyen Casper, Piper Countryman, Michael Zimmer, Aiden Hughes, Beckhem Nelms, and Hayden; niece, Sutton Warford and Vernon Warford; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be at Bell’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be RJ Casper, Kenyen Casper, Vernon Warford, and Robbie McClarrion.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com