Obituary
Buster Wilson of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday, October 15th at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was born Wednesday, April 14, 1943 in Trumann to the late Arvil and Oma Gatlin Wilson and lived most of his lifetime in the Central Community. He was a retired general laborer and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd Wilson, Don Wilson, Jerry Wilson and Randy Wilson; four sisters, Barbara Wilson, Carolyn Carter, Kathy Wilson, and Pattie Stevens and his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dortha Wilson of the home; two daughters, Lori (Tim) Brickell of Jonesboro, and Tracy (Jason) Carter of Manila; one son, Scott (Shannon) Wilson of Harrisburg; AR; grandchildren, Kendra (Conrad) Newberry, Kelley (Dylan) Rowell, Lindsey (Sam) Halsted, Aaron (Donisha) Carter, Nate, Eli, and Drew Wilson and T.J. (Bridget) Brickell; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cooper Newberry, Levi and Wyatt Rowell, Alexander Carter, and John Halsted, Jesse, Mila, Jackson, Kimber Brickell, Ashton and Aiden Morris; two sisters, Jeanette Eakins of Arkansas City, AR and Annette Kimberland of Bay; one brother, Jim Wilson of Jonesboro,
Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan and Greg Chaffin officiating. Burial will be private
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Public/Visitation
October 19, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
October 19, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all the family, that you will find peace and comfort in this time.
Charles Scott, Pocahontas arOctober 20, 2025
"Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Jerri Lyn Sanders, Caraway, AROctober 18, 2025
"I’m so sorry.
Eddie Mars, Trumann,AR.October 18, 2025
"Sorry For Loss Buster was a good man.
Your in our Prayers!
Mike McMullin , Hope ArOctober 17, 2025
"Prayers to family
Gary Tussell, Trumann,Arkansas October 17, 2025
"Lots of memories with Buster in the Central community .always a good friend .
Ed ( Eddie Lloyd ) Raney, Southlake. Texas October 17, 2025
"Prayers. Sorry for your loss.
J.Dewailly, Jonesboro October 16, 2025
"He was an honorable man
Donna Wilson Rivers, Bono ArkansasOctober 16, 2025