of Searcy, AR
August 15, 1940 - August 15, 2015
Everett Eugene Wilson was born 8/15/40 to Robert Frederick Wilson and Nellie Pearl Sparks. He passed away on 8/15/15 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by two sons, Earl Eugene Wilson & William Ferlin Wilson, 2 brothers, Glen Edward Wilson and John C. Wilson, 2 sisters Virginia Mae Chandler and Emma Sue Doyon.
Everett (Gene) leaves behind 4 daughters Beverly Diane Wilson of West Memphis, AR, Novietta Lynn Turner of West Memphis, AR, Sherry Sue & Francie Lorraine and 1 son Rocky Joe, 2 brothers Jerry Wayne Wilson (Joyce) of Texarkana, AR and Phillip Dan Wilson (Mary) of Russelleville, AR, 3 sisters Dorothy Louise Slaten (Albert) of Texarkana, AR, Brenda Lorraine Downs of Potts Camp, MS and Phyllis Ann Malone of Hope, AR, 5 grandchildren Earl Eugene Wilson, Jr. of Lawrence, KS, Jeremy Wayne Wilson of Lawrence, KS, Curtis Wayne Wilson of Council Bluff, IA, Christian Eugene Smith Wilson of West Memphis, AR and Gabriel Cantu`of Memphis, TN, Angela Jones (Dustin) of Kansas, and Crissy; 11 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a daughter in law Cheryl Miller Wilson, along with many friends.
Mr. Wilson served in the Army during Vietnam and was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and 40 et 8. After his service for our country, he primarily was a truck driver. On one of his many hauls, Gene saved a person's life. At the time, he didn't know who. He saw an accident, stopped and got out of the cab of his truck and rushed to the scene. Gene knew he had to act quickly to help the motorist. He saved this man's life and the man was former Governor Kirk Fordice of Mississippi! Mr. Wilson was asked to the Governor's Mansion and personally met with the former Gov. Fordice and his wife, former First Lady Pat Fordice and received recognition for his bravery.
When Gene wasn't on the road and working, he enjoyed fishing, wood working, shooting pool, singing karaoke, playing the keyboard or harmonica, and spending time with family and friends.
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14 Condolence(s)
lisawilson
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Hello my name lisa Wilson glen Edward Wilson is my father I am sorry for your lost.
Boozer Burris
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers for my Wilson Family R.I.P Ole pimp daddy Gene
Tracy Hancock
Friday, August 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Jerri haddix
Thursday, August 20, 2015
May God bless this family have known gene for many years our prayers and thoughts are with you friends of the families Jerri haddix and Glen lee
Jerri haddix
Thursday, August 20, 2015
May God bless this family Rip gene
Rev WN Wilson, Jr (BroBill)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
So sorry. My prayers are with Gene's family. Just wish we could have been closer. Tell my Daddy and Uncle Fred hi for me.
Doris Hogan
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
No more sickness, no more pain, nothing but happiness and a new body. Another special angel added to the Heavenly family. R.I.P. my friend.
Debra Malcom Cairy
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss he was a great man.RIP Gene we will see you again. Love to all the family
Love Debbie
Dyann burritt
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
rest in peace my friend.I will miss you.
Jennifer May
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
RIP Gene. You were a good friend to my son and I. I'll miss you dearly.
Mary Wilson
Monday, August 17, 2015
Sorry we won't be able to make it to Gene's service. You all are in our prayers. Flip sends his love and wishes he could be with you at this time
D.J Griffin
Monday, August 17, 2015
U will truely be missed uncle Gene.
Nicolle Godwin
Monday, August 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with yall.
heather english
Sunday, August 16, 2015
So sorry, my prayers are with u all during this difficult time