Sidney Warlick Wilson

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Sunday, October 28, 2012
4-6 p.m.
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Andrews Catholic Cathedral
617 Louisiana Street
Little Rock, AR  72201
Monday, October 29, 2012
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery
1501 W. Maryland Ave.
North Little Rock, AR  72120
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
#1 Children's Way.
Little Rock, AR  72205
Sidney Warlick WilsonI am a Veteran.

of North Little Rock, AR

December 2, 1927 - October 25, 2012

Sidney Warlick Wilson Jr., 84, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 25, 2012.
Sid was born Dec. 2, 1927, the son of Sidney and Florence Wilson of Ponca City, Okla.
Sid graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Ponca City, Okla., attended Oklahoma State University, and in 1971 received his master of science degree in criminal justice from San Jose State University in California.
He worked a full and eventful career before retiring from AP&L (Entergy).
Sid served 20 years in the United States Army with the Criminal Investigation Division. He served a tour in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He received three Legion of Merit medals, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation Medal and numerous service medals.
Sid also served as chief of police of the Norman Police Department in Oklahoma; captain of police for the Ponca City Police Department, briefly served in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, worked for the Ponca City Fire Department and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
He proudly belonged to the Kaw and Osage Nations.
Sid was very active in local issues close to his heart. Earning his pilot's license in 1987, Sid became active in the Arkansas Civil Air Patrol and reached the rank of colonel as the organization's Arkansas wing commander. His passionate drive to educate the children and people of Arkansas brought him to a seat on the board of the Arkansas Aerospace Education Center.
Sid was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in downtown Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Charles Wilson; sister, Patty Jean Wilson; first wife, Wilma Mae (Leche) Wilson and son-in-law, Dan Hewes.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Rosemary Fritz Wilson; sons, Sidney W. Wilson (Ann) of Ponca City, Okla., Matthew D. Wilson of Little Rock, Ark., and Kevin A. Wilson (Jennifer) of Rogers, Ark.; daughters, Cheryl Ann Wilson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tracy Kalytiak (Roman) of Palmer, Alaska. Sid's love also extended to Gwen Kincaid and Scott Westerman as being part of this family.
He loved and adored his nine grandchildren: Sean Wilson, Shannon (Brian) Tighe, Russell (Krystal) Wilson, Kaci Wilson, Reed Hewes, Bryant Hewes, Sidney A. Wilson, Audrey Wilson and Nina Kalytiak, and was blessed with six great-grandchildren: Tyler Rhoads, Brennan Tighe, Abby Tighe, Shane Wilson, Phoenix and Journey Wilson.
He will be missed by his loving sister, Suzie Braden of Ponca City, Okla., and her children, and his sister-in-law, Peggy Wilson of Ponca City, Okla., and her children.
Sid had many other relatives and friends he cherished deeply, especially his good friend Jim Thomey, for whom he will be waiting at the 19th Hole in the Sky.
Visitation will be at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28.
Catholic funeral mass celebrated by Father Matthew Garrison will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St., Little Rock, Ark.
Interment will be private at the Arkansas National Cemetery with full military honors at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30.
He loved his family and he loved his country.
In lieu of flowers, the family request a donation to Arkansas Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Clyde N. Swindell
Mililani, HI
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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Sid Wilson was the CID Operations Officer at Ft Bragg, NC during 1977, and I worked for him as one of the CID Team Chiefs. He was a true professional in his field and I enjoyed working with him. May he rest in peace with the holy angels looking over him.

Dale Herring
Denver, CO
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

I knew Sid from his days as a polygraph examiner in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, Sid provided the polygraph support for our office and helped all us Special Agents solve our toughest cases. He lived a full life and can now rest in peace.

Richard B. Homard
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Dear Rosie & Family; It sadened me greatly when I learned that Sid had died. Sid, Carol Dunn, and I were all friends when we worked ar AP&L. I was very pleased when you and Sid worked with us when I was President of the Heritage Seekers. I was not able to come to the v isitation for I am now caregiver for my wife Margie and I am not driving much right now for I was diagnosed last month with Wet Macular Degeneration. We wish the best for all of you. With our love, Dick & Margie Homard.

Harrell & Donna Clendenin
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012


Donna and I met Sid thru the Arkansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol when he was Wing Commander and I became his Chief of Staff. That was the beginning of a wonderful friendship that has lasted since. He, Jim Thommie and I played many fun filled rounds of golf during those years. My life has been greatly enriched having know him. We shall miss him a lot. May the love of Christ bring peace and comfort to Rosie and their family during this time of loss. May The Perpetual Light Shine upon Him.

Carol & Jerry Thompson
Roland, AR
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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Dearest Rosie and family,

No words can help ease your loss but know that you and your family are in our every thought and prayer.

Love, Carol and Jerry Thompson

John Howell
Oviedo, FL
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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Sid was a dear friend.I gave Polygraph test for the
Arkansas State Police. Sid was a mentor. Will miss him.

Melvin and Jean Anne Scott
Ponca City, OK
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Rosie and all the family. We love you so very much and are in our prayers. Sonny Boy was like my big brother. He was leaving home about the time I was very young so Aunt Florence had me with her a lot. I can remember she had me a huge birthday party when I was 5 at her house and Sonny Boy came in with the biggest doll I ever saw. He was so special. I'm sorry we cant make it I just got out of the hospital with some terrible flu and still have it. We will be thinking of you all as you put Sonny Boy to rest

Vicki Dean Mayhew
Albuquerque, NM
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Friday, October 26, 2012

A wonderful life full of love and adventures...a peaceful passing..who could ask for more? We send you off on the wings of a butterfly to new adventures in the higer realms.

David, LaDonna, David Westerman
Heber Springs, AR
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Keeping your family in our prayers.

James Ford
Little Rick,
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Worked with Sid for many years and will miss him a lot.