220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Raymond A. Wilson

Raymond A. Wilson

Raymond A. Wilson

December 9, 1936 - April 15, 2012

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Mr. Raymond A. Wilson of Trumann died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the family residence, at the age of 75 years 4 months and 6 days. He was born Wednesday, December 9, 1936 to the late Raymond and Ethel Powers Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born in Blytheville, Ark., and had lived in Trumann for the past six years and was formerly of Lafayette, La. He was a security guard for Securitas in Jonesboro, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Providence Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Woodrow Wilson and his parents. He is survived by is wife, Carmelita Hinch Wilson of the home; two sons, Michael Wilson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Marty Wilson of Cincinnati, Ohio; two step-sons, Tracy Jackson of Trumann and Kevin Jackson of Charlottesville, VA; two step-daughters, Lisa Kirker of Bono and Nancy Ferguson of Jonesboro; two sisters, Betty Baker of Cherokee Village and Sandra Hardesty of Houston, TX.; 2 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Providence Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Pankey, Doug Timbs, Gary Pruitt, Tommy Anschultz Walter Marvel, Jim Fowler, Charles Pankey, Kelly Walters, Mike Hudgens and Benton Whitman. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 7 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the words in Psalms 55:22 give you hope and comfort.

Barb & Tom Layton ,

May 22, 2012

"Marty, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Joe, Juli, and Kate

Joe Ford Family, Hamilton, Ohio

April 17, 2012

"Our prayers go out to the family of Mr. Wilson, so sorry Wayne for your wife's loss of her father, God Bless His Family

Wilma and Steve Thornton, Brookland, ar

April 17, 2012

"Sister Carmelita and family,Billy and I were so sorry to hear of Bro. Ray's passing. However, we know that he is with the Lord now and I know that is a comfort to your heart. We pray that God wraps His loving arms around you and comforts you as only He can. Bro. Ray was a very kind man, and a joy to be around and we are thankful we had the privilege to know him. We love you.Billy & Sherry Brooks

Sherry Brooks, Trumann, AR

April 16, 2012

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