of Timbo, AR
November 13, 1922 - June 9, 2018
Olen Clarence Wilson, 95, of Timbo, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home. Olen was born on November 13, 1922 in Onia, Arkansas to the late Cranford and Dora (Tilley) Wilson. Olen earned a degree in agriculture from the University of Arkansas in 1951 and settled in Timbo where he purchased a 100 acre farm and built the first Gold Medallion home in Stone County. Olen retired after teaching agriculture for 35 years, 31 of those years at Timbo High School. Olen was Timbo's first agri teacher and he started the Timbo FFA Chapter. Olen was a deacon for many years at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church; he served as president of West Stone County Water Association for 13 years during its planning stages. Olen was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in World War II; he also taught veterans about farming in Batesville, Arkansas. Olen and his family were selected as the 2018 Stone County Farm Family. Olen spent a lifetime developing and building his farm and cattle operation while also helping many others throughout the years do the same.
Olen is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elma Bonnie (Fletcher) Wilson; one son, Jerry Lee Wilson and wife Tammy; daughters, Joanie Loreva Cromwell and husband Jason and Janet Louise Eunson and husband Robert; two brothers, JC Wilson and Una Wilson; sisters, Florene Morrison and Imogene Williams; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; along with many extended family and friends.
Olen was preceded in death by his parents, Cranford and Dora (Tilley) Wilson; brother, Arvil Wilson; sisters, Verda Gammill and Irene Hazen, and two infant sisters.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services are Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Onia, Arkansas with Brothers Gary Don Fletcher and David Fletcher officiating. Interment will be at Pordue Cemetery in Onia, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Phil Sutton, Daniel Honeycutt, Jim Bullard, Larry James Gammill, Junior Barham, and Eddie Cowell. Honorary pallbearers are all former students.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
Joy Havens
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today even though I could not be there with you. May God bless and give you comfort. We will all miss him so much. What a legacy he leaves for us! Love to all of you,
Ron and Joy Havens
Keith Clark
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
To the Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of
your sorrow.
May God bless you all.
Wanda Jo Lancaster
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
I send my sympathy in the loss of your father.
Wonice Powell Nease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
My thought and prayers are with all the family
Nola Treat
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers for Elma and all this sweet Family. I was blessed to have him for an Uncle. He was like a second Dad. Love You all. Nola
Ann Cartwright
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Mrs. Elma and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Mr. Wilson was always so sweet and always had a smile. May God grant you peace and comfort for the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ann Cartwright
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Dawn Branscum
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
I'm so sorry for you loss. Olen was such a kind man and will be missed. Prayers for you all.
Barbara A Jackson
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Olen's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John McMurray
Monday, June 11, 2018
Jerry and Janet
Connie and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We have known Olen for many years and he was always a good neighbor to us. We will pray for God to help make your loss manageable.
Kelli
Monday, June 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. I know Olen will be greatly missed by friends and family. I am glad I had the privilege of knowing him. God bless.
Jerome Branscum
Monday, June 11, 2018
Sorry to hear about Mr. Wilson's passing. I always had the utmost respect for him and loved being his student and spending time with him at the sale barn. He will be missed by many.
Phillip Webb
Monday, June 11, 2018
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phillip, Melinda, and Christopher Webb
Shirley Richarson & Family-Doris, Donna, Roger, Janette & Gary
Monday, June 11, 2018
Our prayers go out to all your family, unfortunately will be out of town an not able to attend the Services for Olen
Carol Rolf
Monday, June 11, 2018
Jerry and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing.
Carol and Robert "Curly Bob" Rolf