Frank Oliver Wilson
February 28, 1942 - February 20, 2008
Obituary
On February 28, 1942 the sun rose on the birth of Frank Oliver Wilson, Sr. the first born son of Opal and Birdie Wilson; one of six children. On February 20, 2008 the sun set on his life and he went home to be with our Lord and his parents.
Frank was born in Perry, Arkansas. At the tender age of 9, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He attended Morrilton Public Schools until the tenth grade. In 1958 his family relocated to Seattle, Washington. In Seattle, he united with Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church formerly Mount Olive Baptist Church. He graduated from Garfield High School. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years. While stationed in Oxnard, California he met and married Betty Jean Bruton. They wed on March 4, 1965. And to this union one son was born, Frank, Jr. known as ‘Little Frankie.’
For most of his career he worked in Law Enforcement, most notably the Seattle Police Department. He was also employed by the Port of Seattle Police Department, and the Seattle Public Defenders Office. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Weleekta, Oklahoma and then moved on to work at the Juvenile Detention Center in Boley, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his sister Toy C. Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Betty, son Frank, Jr. Shannon, grandchildren, Brandon, Jason, Whitney, and Cheyenne. His sisters, Versa Ruff, Mary Melrose and Carolyn Wilson and one brother James Ruby Wilson all of Seattle, Washington. His uncle Frank Goldyne Green, aunts Detroia Weatherspoon and Joyce Green of Seattle, Estella Anderson and Zrelda Trent of Los Angeles, California. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
To Betty, Frank Jr., and the Wilson family: My prayer for you is that God will continue to get you through this painful time. When you’re feeling down, remember the good memories, laughter, practical jokes, and all you shared that make you now miss him so much. Frank, I’ll miss our conversations about the Texas Longhorns.
Your niece in Texas.
My heartfelt prayers goes out to the Wilson and Melrose family during this tme of grief.”There is a time to be born and a time to die” May God sweet Holy Spirit bring you comfort and the joy of the Lord stenghten you always.
Uncle: March 1st was a day you would have loved. There was tears and laughter and we celebrated You! Beautiful words were spoken about your life, Lisa made us cry, but your big sister Mary and Rev Fuller made us laugh. The sun came out and we all had a great time. You would have been very proud of Frankie. He handled everything with style and grace. Don’t worry about him I will take care of him. I will miss your smile but now we don’t have to worry about you because you are ok now. That smile on your face let me know that.
Love Always & forever, your neice.
I truly thank God for allowing all of us to have been blessed by the grace of your presences and knowing that the spirit of your wisdom will remain with us forever. Thanks Uncle Frank!
To My Adopted Mother, Mary, and extended family. I’m saddened by the loss of Frank. Always remember that God loves you and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Many blessings to each of you.
THE GOD OF PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL
Condolences and prayers from my family. May God bless you all.
Tom Lafayette
To the Wilson family, & Mary Melrose “our friend”, may God be with you . You have our deepest sympathy,continue to trust in God and you will get through your grief.
My beloved extended family, Darren, Glynis and I are very grateful for God allowing us to be blessed and loved by the Wilson family. Most of all teaching and sharing how to praise The LORD.
God’s Love and ours,
Darren Wilson
Glynis Wilson
Barbara Butler Wilson Merideth
Wish I could be with you during this time of bereavement, MAY GOD BLESS YOU All. CLASS OF 1958
I just want to share my deepest sympathy to Franks family.
I am praying and will continue to pray for the family that God will grant them peace
My prayers are with you
To the Wilson family,May god be with you.
It’s so hard to lose someone you love and though words can’t take away the sadness you feel, I want to tell you that my prayers are with the family.
I’m glad your pain is gone. I will take care of momma and your grandbabies. Thanks for raising me the right way. See you later daddy! I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU DADDY!
Frank Oliver Wilson Jr
Uncle~I’m going to miss visiting with you and talking to you about any and everything.I will never forget our last conversation and how calm and peaceful you were.God Bless Love You!! Lisa Lynne
Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers and I love you all very much.
Margarette
Hi uncle i will miss u!!
Betty and Frank Jr. I am so sorry I could not get there but my medical condition won’t allow me to travel. You all are our hearts and prayers.
Raymond and Betty Lambert
frank my childhood friend,it is strange how little things stay in your mind i remember him with his head down and half smile on his face.seems like he had a stick in hand and walk and kick the stick.he was a little delvish he knew i hated to wash dishes,so when he camed to the house he would ask for a drink of water.i would say no then he would say miss cortee peggy want give me a drink,mama would tell me give him a drink then he just laugh.i am sure he will be missed.god bless
This is a hard act to understand. I can still remember showing out when I seen you arrive during my CAYA football days. I’m going miss you Unk.This is a tough loss to all of us. I love you man
your nephew
Kyle N. Wilson Sr
To the Wilson Family, please accept our condolences. We knew the wilson family when Frank was a child
Perry and Addie brown
A friend is part of memories that time cannot erase,and being blessed with the friendship of Frank since childhood made my world a brighter place.
I’ll miss our telephone chats & fond memories, but know that his translation will afford him a peace beyond our comprehension. He sent me the picture that appears on his obituary page a few wks. ago. I’ll cherish it.
All of you have my love and prayers.
I like to come to your house and get little hot dogs from Betty – Autumn Wilson
I like the snacks -Nykyle Wilson
I like my christmas gift – Kyle Wilson II
I like to run around your house – Angelo Wilson
we miss you and love you
My given name was Howard L Lafayette, my mother was Jessie R Jackson Hall, I have not been to Arkansas since 1973 when my grandmother Jackson passed, My Condolences go out to all Franke’s family.
I thank God for the experience to have known Frank Betty Wilson and the Wilson family. They have been a blessing to us Angie & Kyle I and to our children. Though his spirit is with God, his memories shall remain with us. Sincerely, Angela Wilson
I am glad to know that Frank led such a fulfiling life, I had not seen him since we left Morrilton in 1954. I am sure he will be missed by all who loved and knew him. May god continue to give you
strength to continue on.
Dear grandpa…today is your birthday and it has been 4 years since you have passed away. i miss you so much. Who would have known that i would have ended up playing basketball at the university of utah. i just want to say that i miss you soooo much…words cant explain how much love i have for you…we all miss you down here…please keep watching over us..i love you