of Mountain View, AR
December 14, 1946 - August 9, 2015
Roger Dean Wilson, age 68, of Mountain View, Arkansas died on Sunday, August 9, 2015.
Roger was born in Mountain View, Arkansas on December 14, 1946 to Stanley Earl and Aralyn Deloris ''Aralois'' (Hicklin) Wilson. Roger entered into the army where he served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Donna Joyce (Gullett) Wilson who he married on June 30, 1972, one son, Jeremy Reade Wilson, of Dallas Texas, one daughter, Lindsay Hope Wilson-Galloway from Mountain View, Arkansas and five grandchildren: Isaac Galloway, Preslee Galloway, and Markus Galloway, all of Mountain View and Elle Wilson and Olivia Wilson, both of Dallas Texas. He is also survived by his brother Jack Wilson and wife, Ann of Sherwood, his sister Earlynn Welsh of Little Rock, his sister Aleta Long and husband, Jim of Mountain View, his sister Doris Fountain and husband, Roger of Pineville, sister Diane Osburn and husband, Gary of Mountain View, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousin, and friends. Roger was preceded in death his parents and one brother, James Randall Wilson.
Prior to his first stroke in 2000, Roger was a bail bondsman for Stone and Van Buren Counties and an avid hunter. He also loved riding his rhino, watching westerns, and watching the Razorbacks play. Prior to that, he worked in law enforcement and real estate. Roger enjoyed spending time with his family and going to family reunions and functions.
Funeral services took place Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Fox Cemetery with Brother Shaye Fountain officiating. Burial was under the direction of Roller Coffman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Frank Welsh, Brett Long, Brian Long, Rick Fountain, Chancey Osburn, and Devin Osburn. Honorary pallbearers were Dusty Osburn, Chuck Hastings, and Todd Hudspeth.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family asks that you instead send donations to Centennial Bank, Memorial Fund for Roger D Wilson so that his grandchildren will have college funds started. He loved his grandchildren so much and wanted them all to reach their academic potential.
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12 Condolence(s)
Debra Conard
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Jack, Frank and family - I am so sorry for your loss of Roger. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories and your loved ones close.
Debbie
Earlynn Wilson Welsh
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Linzie, Jeremy , thinking of you as you miss your daddy , he was always my little brother, head strong like all us Wilson Kids are. He will be in our hearts forever and we will miss all the crazy things we did together and that good old whiskey and coke ...toast to Roger my brother...
Love Aunt Lynn
Dawn Branscum
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Donna and Lindsay and the rest of the family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray that God wraps his loving, comforting arms around all of you.
Jerry Branscum
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Although I do not like Mrs. Wilson, I am sorry for her loss.
Gail McClung Ferrell
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray God will be with you during this trying time.
LeJeune
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76
Ronnie and Mazie Lee
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
I want to try to express in words to show our heartfelt feelings for you loss and we will be praying for you and all.
Mary Ann Lancaster Rand
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Donna and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Roger. May God Bless each and everyone of you. You are in my prayers.
Rhonda Stewart
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Thinking of the family. So sorry.
Linda Foll Pugh
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Sorry to hear about Roger passing.
God Bless.
Patty SCMC
Monday, August 10, 2015
Donna & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Roger will be
missed very much. You are in my prayers.
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Monday, August 10, 2015
Sorry to hear about the passing of Roger.