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Buster Wilson
April 14, 1943 - October 15, 2025

Buster Wilson of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday, October 15th at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 1 day.  He was born Wednesday, April 14, 1943 in Trumann to the late Arvil and Oma Gatlin Wilson and lived most of his lifetime in the Central Community.  He was a retired general laborer and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd Wilson, Don Wilson, Jerry Wilson and Randy Wilson; four sisters, Barbara Wilson, Carolyn Carter, Kathy Wilson, and Pattie Stevens and his parents.       He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dortha Wilson of the home; two daughters, Lori (Tim) Brickell of Jonesboro, and Tracy (Jason) Carter of Manila; one son, Scott (Shannon) Wilson of Harrisburg;  AR; grandchildren, Kendra (Conrad) Newberry, Kelley (Dylan) Rowell, Lindsey (Sam) Halsted, Aaron (Donisha) Carter, Nate, Eli, and Drew Wilson and T.J. (Bridget) Brickell; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cooper Newberry, Levi and Wyatt Rowell, Alexander Carter, and John Halsted, Jesse, Mila, Jackson, Kimber Brickell, Ashton and Aiden Morris; two sisters, Jeanette Eakins of Arkansas City, AR and Annette Kimberland of Bay; one brother, Jim Wilson of Jonesboro,       Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 at Thompson Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan and Greg Chaffin officiating.  Burial will be private       An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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October 19, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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Funeral Service

October 19, 2025
03:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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  1. Charles Scott, Pocahontas ar says

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all the family, that you will find peace and comfort in this time.

  2. Jerri Lyn Sanders, Caraway, AR says

    Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

  3. Eddie Mars, Trumann,AR. says

    I’m so sorry.

  4. Mike McMullin , Hope Ar says

    Sorry For Loss Buster was a good man. Your in our Prayers!

  5. Gary Tussell, Trumann,Arkansas says

    Prayers to family

  6. Ed ( Eddie Lloyd ) Raney, Southlake. Texas says

    Lots of memories with Buster in the Central community .always a good friend .

  7. J.Dewailly, Jonesboro says

    Prayers. Sorry for your loss.

  8. Donna Wilson Rivers, Bono Arkansas says

    He was an honorable man

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