of Batesville, AR
May 18, 1947 - December 3, 2024
Michael L. Wilson, 77, of Batesville died Tuesday, December 3rd at White River Medical Center with his daughters beside him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister; his baby girl Susan and his loving wife, Carolyn. He is survived by his two daughters, Ronda Thompson (of Batesville) husband, Tim and Kelli Swaim (also of Batesville) husband, Brent; three grandchildren, Laney and Logan Thompson (of Batesville) and Shelby Dalrymple (of Mammoth Springs) husband, Jordan and one great-grandchild, Luke Dalrymple. He started as an excellent father and just kept getting better with the generations.
Mike was born to RL and Bonnie Wilson on May 18, 1947 in a sawmill in Benton, Arkansas. He never stopped loving the smell of fresh cut lumber.
Mike's life was a testament to service. It began with the service to his country. He served in the US Air Force for 23 years, reaching the highest rank an enlisted service man can, Chief Master Sergeant. He served in Vietnam and received multiple accommodations during his years in the service but also found the love of his life.
On October 8, 1967, Mike and Carolyn would begin their journey together. In March of 1973, their first child, Susan, was born. Sadly, her life would last only three days on this Earth. This event changed Mike forever and entered him into the service of our Lord.
He was not a proud man in his service, but his reach was felt near and far. To bring light to each involvement would not be to his liking, but those who knew him, knew he could not say no to someone in need.
Our Hearts break here for him, but he celebrates in reunion with his love and to smile in the face of God as He says ''Well done, good and faithful servant.''
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at First United Methodist Church at 10:00am under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Pastor Katie Pearce officiating. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock at a later date.
Memorials may be made in his honor to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501.
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Alice Kennedy
Saturday, December 7, 2024
I knew Mike through cashiering at Wal-Mart. He had such a caring spirit for those less fortunate. This city, county, state, country, and even the world is a little poorer with his passing. My prayer is that the good memories will replace the sad.
Gina Robertson
Friday, December 6, 2024
I was sadden to hear of Mike’s passing. When I think of a good man, father, husband, and just a good Christian man he fits the bill.
Abby Barker
Friday, December 6, 2024
We loved Mike very much. He was such am amazing man of God and family. He will be deeply missed.
Love,
Roger, Abby, & Lily Barker
Emma & Kyler Stolarik
Asa Whitaker
Bill and Camelia Smith
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Our lives were enriched each time we saw Mike's smile. It was truly our good fortune to have known him.
Margie Belew
Thursday, December 5, 2024
My prayers are with you Ronda and Kelli. Your dad was a special man he made a great impact on me
Norman E. Faith Jr.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
I met Mike, in the 80's as my supervisor at Eaker AFB , Blytheville, AR. Mike and I shared the same technical field as Aircraft Structural Repair Specialists. Mike was a supervisor of the highest quality. He was always there to "get you what you needed" to get the job done. Mike was there at my retirement ceremony as the "MC" and presenter of retirement documents. Through the years after my retirement from the Air Force, Mike and I interacted in our aviation environment, Mike as a FAA inspector and me as an owner and operator of an airplane repair shop. Fast forward to 2018, Mike presented me the "Charles Taylor Award," a very prestigious award for 50 years of Aviation Maintenace. Mike was more than my Air Force supervisor or a FAA inspector, above all he was my friend. With a slow salute...God's speed "Chief" Wilson.
Melinda Knuteson Miller
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Lots of love and hugs to you, Kelli and Rhonda!
Tammie Murphree
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Ronda and Tim
I’m sorry for your loss you’re always in my prayers. Love you Tim and the kids bunches always here for you
Freda Cruse Hardison
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Loved every minute I got to spend with Carolyn and Mike. When I last saw Mike a couple months ago he said he missed Carolyn every minute of every day. I am thankful for having had the opportunity to get to know them both, sharing dinners at Anglers in Mtn View and always a hug whenever I saw them. - Freda Cruse Hardison
Brandon & Donna Hackworth
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.