He was a retired maintenance supervisor at UAM, having also worked as a welder and carpenter. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and a member of the Phillips Hunting Club. He was the son of the late Henry Curtis Wilson and Verta Burks Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Harrison Wilson, one brother, Joe Wilson and one sister, Mary Sue Wilson Johnson.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Wilson Owens and her husband, Rick Owens and one grandson, Tyler Wilson Owens, all of Sugar Land, Texas. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
Condolences(16)
Judy Mason
Auburn, WA Friday, February 28, 2014 Donna, to you and your family my deepest sympathy.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Donna and Family,Was so sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for comfort and peace that only God can bring.
Beverly Wiscaver Stevenson
Holland, MI Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Donna and Rick, Tyler, so very sorry for your lose of your sweet Dad (grandpa) a second Dad to me as we grew up, and all the fun times we had together. Larry and I missed not getting to see him in the past for breakfast when we would visit. He's now in Heaven with Dad and the rest of his buddies. You're in our prayers.Bob & Carolyn Barnes
Van Buren, AR Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Donna & family your Dad will certenly be missed good man good neighbor for many years. may God bless youHarold Rice
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Dear Wilson Family; so sorry to hear of your loss. Waymon and I roamed the woods together around New Hope as youngsters, picked some cotton at Green Hill, went to Drew Central together in Junior High, were in the USNavy at the same time. The years slipped away. God bless all of you. Harold Ricemark and mary withers
monticello, AR Tuesday, February 25, 2014 we are so sorry for yall's loss, he was a good man!Gary & Linda Outlaw
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Donna, Rick & Tyler:We are sorry for the loss of your dad - we remember him from the years he worked at UAM and also as a faithful member of Pauline Baptist Church. May the Lord give you comfort in the days ahead.
Carol Ricks Owens
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort your heart during this time.Jimmy hales
Monticello, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 So many good memories with Unckle Waymon, RIP !Laura Hales
Benton, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 Donna are prayers are with you and your family. We love you Laura and Barbara Hales.Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for the loss of your Dad.Barbara Akin
Monticello, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of your sorrow. I pray for peace for you and your family. God bless you.Larry & Pat Clements
Texarkana, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 Dear Rick, Donna & Tyler:We will be praying for you all as you go through this grieving time in the loss of your dad & granddad. Waymon was a good man and I know you are going to miss him. But we will meet him again on the other side, and that brings real hope. The Lord's promise in John 11:25 is true - "he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." May God bless you all.
Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, February 24, 2014 Donna I am so sorry to hear about your daddy.I loved him and your mama and you. I have some wonderful memories.you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers I love you bunches.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 23, 2014 Donna, I'm sorry to read of the loss of your dad. My sympathy is extended to you and your family. He was well-liked in Monticello. My mom, Fay Wright Stephenson McClain, speaks often of your grandmother Verda. They were first cousins.Harry Densmore
Star City, AR Sunday, February 23, 2014 Will not be forgotten, My prayer's for the family.