Reagon W. Wilson, Sr.
1929-2024
Reagon lived a long and meaningful life. Born and raised in Marshall, Texas, he dreamed of bigger things. After high school, he joined the newly formed US Air Force intent on becoming a pilot. His fresh uniform and bold dreams caught the attention of Joanne Goulden, also of Marshall. After a very brief long-distance romance, an inadvisable Christmas wedding was planned. Joanne had no idea that Reagon's service career would last 23 years (on the ground), and take him to duty stations on 4 continents, 10 countries, and 2 wars. Nevertheless, they made that marriage work for 70 years before Joanne preceded him in death.
The couple is survived by 3 children: Vonda Higgins of Amber, OK; Dr. Reagon Wilson, Jr, of Grandview, MO; and Ward Wilson of Little Rock, AR. They were extremely proud of their 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grands.
Surrendering his life and dreams to Christ in Tokyo, Japan in 1957, the commitment stuck both anchoring and shaping his life. While in the Air Force, Reagon preached for congregations in Tachikawa, Japan; Bitburg, Germany; Phu Cat, Vietnam, and San Rafael, CA. Following retirement, he preached in Plain Dealing and Crowley, LA. He then spent 20 years in a variety of staff positions with Oklahoma Christian University. Part of that time, he also served as an elder of the Edmond Church of Christ.
After nearly 50 years of life in Edmond and OKC, Reagon moved in 2022 to the Kansas City area to live with Reagon, Jr and his wife Rachel. This put 4 generations of Wilsons on the same block and surrounded Reagon with life, love, laughter, and lots of practical support. Reagon loved his God, his family, his church, and his country. He will be missed.
Services will be held at 2:30 on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th.
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