Bruce Allen Wilson

Bruce Allen Wilson, 73, passed away at his home in Dennard, Arkansas on June 20th, 2023. He was born on February 19th, 1950, in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Orvil Wilson and Johnny “Louise” Mead Wilson. As a child, Bruce went to Partee Elementary before moving with his family to Moro. While attending Moro Elementary he met his soulmate, Joyce Ann Hill. Throughout the years, Bruce and Joyce went to school together in Moro, then Brinkley, and finally Marianna. They continued their lifelong journey when they married on July 19th, 1968. Bruce went to work for Woodruff Electric in 1968 and for the next 32 years he worked his way up from a general laborer to a district manager. He would have remained with Woodruff Electric his entire life if not for a medical retirement in 2000. When not working, Bruce enjoyed the time he spent with his family, and watching the Dallas Cowboys football team. As an accomplished outdoors man, Bruce was known to hunt deer from the backyard and to catch bass and crappie one cast at a time. Following in his father’s footsteps, Bruce was also called to become a Pentecostal Preacher until his health no longer permitted him that privilege. Bruce is preceded by his parents, Orvil and Louise; and one son, Bruce Allen Jr. Those remaining to cherish is memory are his wife of over fifty years, Joyce; two daughters, Tracy Ann Wilson Edwards, and Kelly Diane Wilson Swann, both of Dennard; two brothers, Oscar (Judy) Wilson, of Dennard, and Mark (Michelle) Wilson, of Forrest City; three sisters, Alice (Jim) Wilson, of California, Cathy (David) Fredericks, of Paragould, and Carla (Randy) Davis, of Bono; three grandchildren, Cody (Kelsie) Edwards, Dayton (Amber) Edwards, and Jade Swann; four great grandchildren, Lyla Olsen, Atticus James Edwards, Iris Edwards, and Jack Allen; along with a host of other family and friends. Bruce’s funeral service will be held at Fowler Funeral Home on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at 1:00 PM with visitation one half-hour prior. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Moro. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to The Parkinson’s Foundation.