Randy Ray Wilson - Vian Tenkiller

Obituaries

June 26, 2024

Randy Ray Wilson

June 18, 1965 – June 15, 2024

Mr. Wilson was born on June 18, 1965, in Butler, Mo., to Jack Wilson Sr. and Bonnie Wilson. He died on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his home.

Survivors are siblings, Brian Wilson, Jack Wilson Jr., Ricky Wilson and Kay Wilson; his mother, Bonnie Wilson; an aunt, Martha June Cumpton; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers were Brian Wilson, Jack Wilson Jr., Rick Wilson, Cale Wilson, Frank Greenhaw and Denny Halcomb.

Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bailey, Roger Smith, Cody Smith, Anthony Nicholls, Orrin Cogburn, Gene Mudd and Mike Curtis.

Funeral services for Randy Ray Wilson, 58, of Vian, were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services with Justin Haywood officiating.

Burial followed at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc.

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