of Vilonia, AR

December 27, 1936 - August 16, 2024

Charles J. Wilson, 87, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 16, 2024.

He was born December 27, 1936 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Charley D. Wilson and Alma May Self Truxell.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Julia Dianne Smart Wilson; parents; two sisters, Joyce Lou Wilson Heckard and Patsy Wilson Adams and one brother, Donald R. Wilson.

Charles proudly served in the United States Navy from October 29, 1956 to October 28, 1962 on the USS Philip DDE-498. After leaving the Navy, he worked 28 years in Retail Management until he retired in 1999. He loved managing rental property and spending many years on his farm raising registered Black Angus cattle and registered Arabian horses. He also loved spending time at the lake with his family and gardening.

He is a member of Central Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas. He loved his church and bible study class. He was a Godly man who leaves behind a legacy with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many other lives he touched over the years.

Charles is survived by one daughter, Julia Monica Wilson Johnson (Jerry) of Vilonia, Arkansas and one son, Charles Allan Wilson (Marcy) of Sherwood, Arkansas; one sister, Susan Kay Wilson Sears; two grandchildren, Matthew David Wilson (Allora) and Charles Andrew Wilson (Sarah) and seven great-grandchildren, Willow Sage Wilson, Aiden Charles Wilson, Emilia Ember Wilson, Kelsey Marie Wilson, Shelby Ann Wilson, Charlie Michael Wilson, Audrey Grace Wilson and many other precious family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock. Honors will be provided by the US Navy.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com