He retired from Timberland Enterprises as office manager over the chemical warehouse, was a United States Army Veteran of Vietnam and was a Christian. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Wilson; and one granddaughter, Brianne Hoffman.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wilson of Hector; three sons, David Wilson (Shannon) of Star City, John Paul Wilson (Jessie) and Ronald Wilson (Andrea) both of Wynne; two daughters, Rhonda Cathey of Wynne and Sharon Bennett of Jonesboro; four brothers, James Wilson (Darlene), Shorty Wilson (Yong), Kenny Wilson (Delinda) all of Wynne and Danny Joe Wilson of West Memphis; one sister, Barbara Faye Wilson of Wynne; one step-son, Kevin Hoffman (Peggy) of Hector; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 3600 Hwy 163, Birdeye, AR. Visitation one hour prior to service time Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(14)
Don Ross
Zachary, LA Tuesday, February 4, 2020 God rest the soul of my Vietnam brother. Don Ross, JO2, USN, Vietnam veteranLarry Fuller
Monticello, AR Friday, January 31, 2020 Wilson FamilyI share your loss of John. I knew him as member of mens’ coffee Group at 1st Methodist Church.. John always contributed conversation & unwavering support and belief of God & our Country.. His friendship was meaningful to me. He was proud of his Family.
Drucilla howard
Hotsprings, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Love and prayers to all the family will be missedMike Ratledge
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Mr. John was a great man. I got to know him over the last two years from doing his yard. Was always very positive and upbeat no matter what life through at him. So saddened to hear about his passing - definitely a great man!Briggitt Childers
Hotsprings, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with you all uncle johnny will be missed I will always remember his famous garden he had and the best friend fish ... Rip johnny love y'allDavid and Rita Jackson
, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2020 We shared children and grandchildren, you will always be remembered, by us all.James and Judy
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2020 You will be missed Brother n LawLove James and Judy
Charissa Burmingham Woods
Colt, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2020 David and family:I’m so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Ronny Ellis
Monticello, AR Monday, January 27, 2020 Mr Wilson welcomed me to the neighborhood a couple of years ago, enjoyed talking to him, God Bless, Praying for the family,Tanya
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, January 27, 2020 So sorry Shannon to hear of your father in law's passing! May God give you and your family Peace and comfort!!The Burr family
Star City, AR Monday, January 27, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.RILEdd and Ronni Stevens
Wynne, AR Monday, January 27, 2020 I will always remember our Thanksgiving dinners. You will always be remembered. We loved you so much.David Puckett
Ennis, TX Monday, January 27, 2020 Johnny was a good guy. I deer hunted with him in the 80s. It was always a pleasure to be around him. Condolences to his family.jerry webb
, TX Monday, January 27, 2020 truly a great friend