Stephen Ray Wilson Sr.

Stephen R. Wilson Sr., 56, of Gravette, AR, died January 23, 2011 at his home. He was the loving husband of Charlean (Filbeck). Mr. Wilson was born on July 25, 1954 to the late Arthur Wilson and Maxine Phillips (Rundell) in Joplin, MO.

Stephen was a supervisor for SM Lawrence and loved hunting, fishing and being with family and friends. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, and friend.

He is survived by his two sons, Ted Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. and two daughters Ashley Wilson and Jamie Wilson all of Rogers, AR. Stephen has four brothers, Gil Tygart of Philadelphia, PA, Leon Black of Rogers, AR, David Wilson of Webb City, MO, and Jerry Tygart of Rogers, AR. He also has four sisters Diane Atkinson of Jacket, MO, Judy Payne of Garfield AR, Ruby Petty of Carthage, MO, and Wanda Forgerty of Webb City, MO. He also had 7 grandchildren, 8 nieces and 6 nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother Jerry Wilson and three sisters, Connie Wilson, Joyce Jordan and Vicki Tilley.

Mr. Wilson’s funeral will be 2:00pm Friday, January 28, 2011 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Viewing will be from 2-5pm on Thursday evening. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville, AR.