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Mountain View Today
By the People, for the People
Billie Wayne Stair, Arkansas Businessman and Farmer, Dies at 88
Stair was a successful contractor, real estate investor, and owner of Mountain View Glass Company.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:37pm
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Billie Wayne Stair, an 88-year-old businessman and farmer from Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2026. Stair had a varied career, working as a contractor, real estate investor, and owner of the Mountain View Glass Company over his lifetime.
Why it matters
Stair's life story reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and hard work ethic that have long defined many small-town Arkansans. His success in multiple business ventures, as well as his commitment to family and community, make him an inspiring figure in the history of Mountain View and the surrounding region.
The details
Billie Wayne Stair left school after eighth grade to work on his family's farm and sawmill, but he continued his education independently and developed skills in masonry, which led to success as a contractor in the early development of Hot Springs Village. After returning to Mountain View, he owned and operated a cattle and hog farm, as well as the Mountain View Glass Company for 20 years. Stair was also a prolific real estate investor, buying and selling land, building houses, developing subdivisions, and owning residential and commercial rental properties.
- Billie Wayne Stair was born on April 29, 1937 in Drasco, Arkansas.
- Stair married Mary Lou Hart on May 30, 1963.
- Stair passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2026.
The players
Billie Wayne Stair
An 88-year-old businessman and farmer from Mountain View, Arkansas who had a varied career as a contractor, real estate investor, and owner of the Mountain View Glass Company.
Mary Lou Hart
Stair's wife, who passed away before him.
The takeaway
Billie Wayne Stair's life story exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic that have long defined many small-town Arkansans. His success in multiple business ventures, as well as his commitment to family and community, make him an inspiring figure in the history of Mountain View and the surrounding region.
