Vernon Autry Wilson

June 9, 1940 - March 9, 2017

Mr. Vernon Autry Wilson of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 76 years and 9 months. Mr. Wilson was born Sunday, June 9, 1940 in Senath, MO and lived most of his life in Trumann. He was an pest control operator and a member of Melton Ave Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Faye Ann Wilson, Fayedell Jacobs, Lucille Woodard, Virginia Wilson; one brother, Dempsey Wilson; one step-daughter, Tami Little; two grandsons, Zach Wilson and Corey Harkey and his parents, Herman T. and Emma Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Alice Wilson of the home; two sons, Joey (Melody) Wilson and Greg (Melani) Wilson both of Trumann; two step-sons, Michael Harkey and Bryan (Sabra) Harkey; two sisters, Joanie Dodson and Barbara Dodson; two brothers, Rudy Wilson and Dennis Wilson; three grandchildren, Bridgette (Josh) Barnes, Taylor Wilson both of Trumann and Kyle (Jessica) Barker of Lepanto; and three great-grandchildren, Kylie Barnes,, Braxton Barnes and Parker Barnes. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 9:30 A.M. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Matt Flad and Ronnie Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Carl Wilson, Kyle Barker, Bryan Harkey, Danny Easley, Shawn Easley, Josh Barnes and Taylor Wilson. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.