of Pocahontas, AR
May 12, 1938 - December 20, 2022
Willie Clifton Wilson, Sr. (A.K.A. Big Willie), age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born on Thursday, May 5, 1928 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late George Issic Wilson and Irene Lucille Sibly. Cliff was a loving and devoted husband. He was a man devoted to his family above all else. Cliff lived a life of sacrifice for his family. He was a stern father with high expectations of his children (and you better take your hat off at his table). He was faithful to his job for 30 years, as he kept the roads graded in Lee County. He loved wood working and carpentry. Cliff also loved having a good garden, where he raised some of the best tomatoes on County Farm Hill. He made something from nothing as he built a home and raised his family at Route 4 Box 5070 on County Farm Hill. His home was open to anyone, but if you stayed you followed his rules. As Uncle Buddy said, Cliff was like a second dad to him. Cliff retired and moved to Squirrel Road, between Imboden and Pocahontas, Arkansas, where he lived out the rest of his days (and hated them dang rocks) as he would say. Cliff finished his race, satisfied in life, with no regrets. Cliff loved the Lord and now resides with Jesus and those whom stayed behind look forward to seeing him soon.
He is survived by his wife, Glen Dean Wilson; three sons, Willie C. Wilson, Jr. of Imboden, Arkansas, James Earl Wilson of Pocahontas, Arkansas and Tracy Lynn Wilson of Wynne, Arkansas; one daughter, Polly Ann Wilson Hurt of Wynne, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Kirsten Godwin (Caleb), Jody Odel, Blakley Walker (Grant), Ashley Buell (Andy), Catie Davis (Kevin), Zach Wilson (Carrie) and Zeb Wilson (Makenzi); eleven great-grand-children; two sisters, Virgy Tillman of Manard, Arkansas and Valley Ray of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and two brothers, Frank Wilson of Imboden, Arkansas and Tom Wilson of Ashflat, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy Harper and three brothers, David, Lewis and Larry Wilson.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Wilson, George Wilson, Keith Wilson, Kevan Wilson, Khris Wilson and Clifton Wilson.
Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Wilson.
A funeral service for Willie Clifton Wilson, Sr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Three Trees Cowboy Church in Wynne, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service time at 12:00 p.m. at Three Trees Cowboy Church. Brother Tracy Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Poplar Grove, Arkansas.
Services will be 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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17 Condolence(s)
Bo Wilkinson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Condolences to Glen Dean and family. Our prayers are with you.
jackie sanders
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Dear Wilson Family,
So sorry to hear of Clifford passing. I can't help but think of how Bob, David and Clifford would just laugh and laugh about rat hunting down at Old Town. I'm sure they are all catching up.
Love
Jackie
Lou and Adam (Chadwick)
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all during this difficult time. We are so sorry about the loss of Uncle Clifford. We pray for God's strength and comfort to cover you all and bring you His peace. We love you all.
Clay & Daveeda Clayton
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Tracy and family. Our condolences. Love & prayers.
Shelia Oxner
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
My condolences to you all. I pray God gives you peace and comfort during this difficult time in your life. Hugs and prayers
Dianne Patton Burton
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Polly, I am so sorry to hear about your father. May the Lord be with you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Danita Beck
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Dear Wilson family,
May God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through,
Sending you our love and prayers.
John and Danita Beck
Barbara Hughes
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Sending love and prayers to the family. He was a wonderful, caring man. He will be greatly missed.
Jannie Martin Lowery
Monday, December 26, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for the Wilson family.
Jannie Martin Lowery
Don and Tina galvan
Monday, December 26, 2022
He was a good man and will be missed
Margaret kirk
Monday, December 26, 2022
My condolences to Glen Dean and the children of Mr. Wilson. Let your memories comfort you in this time of grief.
Bo and Janet Mathes and family
Monday, December 26, 2022
Wanda Smith
Monday, December 26, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about Clifford. We will pray for strength, peace, comfort, and understanding for this precious Family.
Clifford was a sweet man with a powerful presence. He will be missed by many. May he rest in heavenly peace safe within the arms of our Lord. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ™
Brenda
Monday, December 26, 2022
My heart goes out to all of you
Wish we could have got out there to see him. Lenny and my prayers are with you all.
Patsy casbon
Monday, December 26, 2022
He was one of the kindest and most loving men I have ever known. Rest in peace.
Ricky and Linda Patton Miller
Monday, December 26, 2022
Polly and Family, we am so sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevan Wilson
Monday, December 26, 2022
Looking forward to seeing you in heaven Uncle Clifford. Always a perfect role model and a great man.