Obituary
Billy Edward Wilson of Trumann departed this life Tuesday, August 20th at the family residenceat the age of 82 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was born Friday, February 13, 1942 in Paulding, MO., to the late Roy Sr. and Hattie Mae Ryan Wilson. He lived the last 50 years in Trumann coming from California. Billy was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church and loved taking care of the church yard. He enjoyed the last several years spending time with his family and with his dog Sasha sitting out back in his rocking chair. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Russell Wilson.
He is survived by two sons, Jeff Wilson of Trumann and Brian (Tammy) Wilson of Jonesboro; one daughter, Kim Bullock of Jonesboro; two sisters, Sandra Jenkins of Jonesboro and Barbara (Johnny) Gregory of Benton; two brothers, Roy Wilson and Tommy Wilson both of Trumann; 7 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.
Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye with Ricky Forbis officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Bullock, Jr., Everett Bullock, Wesley Spray, Isaiah Lawless, Mekhi Lawless, Semaj Williams and Aaliyah Wilbourn.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
August 22, 2024
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Graveside Service
August 23, 2024
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
Birdeye, AR
(870)588-4666Guest Book
"HI THIS IS SHERRY BECK FORM MTN HOME ARK WE THE BECK FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF BILL WE THE BECK FAMILY IS SENDING PRAYERS OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF NEED IT WAS ALWAYS FUN GOING DOWN TO SEE ALL OF YOU GUYS AND GALS AND WHEN WE HAD THE EASTER PICNIC WITH EDITH AND ROY UP HERE AT SALEVILLE SENDING ARE CONDOLENCES TO ALL
Sherry Beck, MTN HOME ARK 2653September 3, 2024
"Prayers to all
Gary Russrll, Trumann,At August 22, 2024
"Sending prayers for the family and friends and sending my condolences
Johnnie Kendall , Star CityAugust 21, 2024
"So very sorry to learn of your loss. Friend from school days at McCormick. God bless you all during this time of great sorrow.
Hester McMahan Hogan, Trumann Arkansas August 21, 2024