Billy Dwain Wilson, 82, of El Dorado, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 surrounded by family.
He was born September 25, 1942 to JW Wilson and Mary McVay Stringer in El Dorado, AR. Billy worked as an operator for Uniroyal Chemical in Geismar, LA and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death are his parents; wife of 53 years, Sue Katherine Fletcher Wilson; son, David Wilson; and two brothers, Wayne and Bruce Stringer; three sisters, Letha Echols, Cynthia Petsick, and Carrie Lofton.
Survivors include his son, John Edward Wilson (Petra) of Rockport, AR; daughter, Teresa Brady (Bernard) of Strong, AR; nine grandchildren, Drew, Dustin, Matthew, Josh, Cara, and Rhys Wilson, Mason True (Jade), Bryce, and Shaeli Brady; six great grandchildren; and two brothers, Butch Wilson (Rachel) and Jackie Wilson; and a special friend, Mary Lou Funderburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mt. Union Missionary Baptist Church with a burial immediately following at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Pastor John Ayers officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 -11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Condolences may be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
