Raymond Harold Wilson

Raymond H. Wilson, 95, of Quinton, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born October 18, 1923 at McCurtain, Oklahoma to George W. and Thelma (Fox) Wilson. Raymond had worked in the family business, Wilson Transfer Co., first with his father since 1948 and later on with his sons. He semi-retired in 2009 to spend more time at home with his wife Billye, but was always in close contact with his boys in case they needed advice. He enjoyed raising and working with his cattle and every day that he was able, he went to the pasture to check on them. Along with his cattle he raised a garden and provided okra as well as pecans to family and friends. He and Billye planted the pecan trees when they moved into their current home in 1967. Everyone looked forward to okra in the summer and pecans anytime, since he always had a supply ready. Most evenings Raymond could be found on the front or back porch ready for visitors.He loved his family and friends and the times he spent with them. Raymond was a 32nd degree Mason.He'll be missed by all who loved and knew him. Raymond is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years, Billye Wilson of the home; his two sons and their wives,Lindell and Donna Wilson of McAlester, Bruce and Lauralea Wilson of Quinton; his sister and her husband Melba and James Albright of Ft. Smith, AR.; his 5 grandchildren, Blake and Cambria Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Tyler and Destanie Wilson, Katelynn and Elisabeth Wilson; his 5 great grandchildren, Coleman, Conlee, Raylin, Grayson, and Ellison Wilson. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, George and Thelma Wilson; an infant son, Roger Harold Wilson; two sisters, Elaine Ruth Wilson and Ahmo Wilson McNeil; 4 brothers-in-law, Tom Bonner, Leo Vaughn, Bob McNeil, Grady Clunn; 2 sisters-in-law, Geraldine Clunn Hardy and Theda Clunn McKay; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Emmett & Cora Clunn. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Quinton First Baptist Church with Reverend C.B. Coplen III officiating. Eulogist: Lonnie Clunn. Pallbearers include Blake Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Ron Manning, Duwayne Rouse,and Aaron Manning. Burial will follow in Quinton Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Raymond Harold Wilson

October 18, 1923 - July 30, 2019