William Thomas Allaben Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Thomas Allaben of Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to William's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration William has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Allaben and Edith Allaben; and his half-brother Gerry Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Anita Allaben; his children, Heather Saco (James) of Greenbrier and Timothy Allaben (April) of Little Rock; and his grandchildren, Amelia Saco, William Allaben and Weston Allaben.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ruebel Funeral Home (6313 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery (1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72120).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the EAA Young Eagles (https://www.eaa.org) program supporting youth aviation education.
