Bill Wilson
December 11, 1948 – May 24, 2025
William "Bill" Wilson
Bill Wilson, age 76 of Guthrie, Oklahoma was born December 11th, 1948, in Atoka, Okla. to Rivas Ray and Emma "Lelia" Wilson. Bill married Betty on April 18th, 1968, in Tishomingo. He was jack of all trades and loved creating things. He was a licensed Real Estate Agent and the owner/president of Wilson Quality Homes, Inc. He built hundreds of homes and commercial projects across the state. Bill was an active member of Seward Road Baptist Church. He loved to make a "joyful noise". Bill could often be found on the banks of a creek or river fishing or rock hunting. Bill was a fierce game competitor. With a mischievous grin, he would proclaim "I hate to do this" as he won game after game. He claimed that the greatest treasure in life was his kids, grandkids and great grandkids… their "joyful noise" filled his home and heart. He passed away peacefully at home on May 24th, 2025, in Guthrie.
His survivors include: Sons and daughter in law; Wade and Elaine Wilson of Guthrie, OK Tim Wilson of OKC, OK
Daughters and Sons in law; Valarie and Justin Henry of Moore, OK Sheila and Isaiah Williams of OKC, OK Trevor Dailey of OKC, OK
Brother; Elmer Dean Wilson of OKC, OK
Sisters; Sue and Gerald Jenkins of Kingston, OK Mary Wilson of Kingston, OK Judy Kinsey of Arkansas Carla Carlock of Arkansas
Grandchildren; Matt & Jess, Jonathan & Destiny, Nathanial & Stormy, Elisabeth & David, Alexander, Blake, Jason, Kaitlyn, Evie, Jordon, & Amber Dawn
Great Grandchildren; Bintlie, Asher, Ella, Chandler, Jolene, Jep, Winter, & Melody
Stepmother; Wanda Towler of Kingston, OK
Many, many beloved nieces, nephews and greats
He is preceded in death by his father, Rivas, Mother Lelia, Wife Betty, Brother James Sisters; Myrtle, Judy, Ivy, & Wife Lori.
Services for Bill Wilson will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at Seward Road Baptist Church (4801 W Seward Rd) in Guthrie, Oklahoma with a private family burial to follow. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.