of West Helena, AR
July 27, 1943 - December 15, 2021
Bryant Dennis Wilson, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born July 27, 1943 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Ada Lucille Dennis and Richard Lewis Wilson, Sr. Mr. Wilson was a faithful member of Faith Outreach Church in West Helena, AR for 26 years. He worked as a prison chaplain for four years at Tucker, AR and eight years at EARU in Brickeys, AR. He also volunteered for five years at Parchment Penitentiary. His passion was teaching, reading and reaching out to people in need.
He enjoyed watching westerns in his free time.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie Sue Wilson; son, Vince Wilson (Tamara); three daughters, Teris Lyn Jones (Cecil), LaDonna Burgess, and Sarah Joy Wilson; nine grandchildren, Phillip Eubanks, Shelby Ashburn, Megan Whittaker, Krystalyn Burgess, MaKinlea Burgess, Jacob Wilson, Brianna Wooten, Peyton Willis, and Matt Willis; 14 great grandchildren, Damiana Pesante-Eubanks, Madison Ashburn, Tyler Tassin, Emilee Ashburn, Jace Ashburn, Lacy Ashburn, Isaiah Ashburn, Bradley Wooten, Joshua Liam Drew, Kellan Drew, Conner Wooten, Fletcher Wooten, Lacey Slane, and Waylon Slane; one great-great grandchild, Colson Garon; brother, William Richard Wilson (Nancy); a host of other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service for Mr. Bryant Dennis Wilson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Faith Outreach Church in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow to Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Jim Harrison and Brother Johnny Jones will officiate.
Pallbearers are Thomas Woods, Dalton Malone, Jeremy Jones, Wes Kellar, Justin Norwood, and James Martin.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Hadder and Billy Amos.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connie Wilson for the burial expenses for Mr. Dennis Wilson.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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13 Condolence(s)
Shelby Lynn Ashburn
Monday, March 13, 2023
My Papaw has been a positive influence to so many peoples lives and he did it because he wanted to without expecting anything in return. I lived with him for 7 months and then left and came home, but from there I made phone calls and asked him so many questions about the Bible. We may not have been close, but I love you for always & forever!!! Until we again in the next life xoxo
Kathy Medford
Saturday, January 8, 2022
My husband and I met Chaplain Wilson several years ago while doing prison ministry at Tucker and Brickeys. We stayed in contact over the years and considered him a brother in Christ. He was a great man of God and had a heart for the men he ministered to.
Wanda Henson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Connie and family,
I sat through his service yesterday and listened to the many people who spoke of how he touched their lives....what an amazing Godly man who served his Lord in the calling that God placed upon his heart.,,,as someone said "well done my true and faithful servant" certainly applies to Dennis! He definitely walked the walk...he left an amazing legacy all in the name of the Lord!
I will continue to pray for all of you during this difficult time... Cherish all those great memories that so many spoke of!
Love and prayers!!!
Ricky Tinsley
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
My censer condolences and prayers to the family and friends.
Olean Barnes
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sorry for y'all loss ! In my thoughts and prayers! Love you Teris
Paul Marchese
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Thank you for everything
Misty Lincomfelt
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
You will truly be missed.
Alesia Calhoun
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Praying for strength and comfort for the family.
RODNEY D PERRY
Monday, December 20, 2021
My condolences to the family and friends. My prayers are with you.
carrie teague
Monday, December 20, 2021
LaDonna and Connie I am so sorry for your loss! i’ll be praying for you!
Carrie and Shawn Teague
Rebecca cox
Monday, December 20, 2021
He was a very great man that took me in and helped me and I will always remember him for all the good things he has done
Amy (Robbins) Privett
Monday, December 20, 2021
Bro. Dennis was a wonderful man of God, and loving Pawpaw to Jacob Wilson. We loved him dearly and will miss him very much. We extend our heartfelt prayers and sincere condolences to the family.
Mary Henderson
Monday, December 20, 2021
Truly a man of God. Not replaceable in this area but surely welcomed into his heavenly fathers house. May just knowing where he is today give his family comfort.
Sincerely- Mary Henderson