Karl Douglas "Skeet" Wilson

It was in the summer on July 14, 1951, in Nevada County, that Lidge and Corine Sockwell Wilson welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him Karl Douglas Wilson. He was known by his friends and family as “Skeet.” He was raised in Nevada County and attended McRae High School in Prescott, Arkansas. Skeet gave his life to Christ at a young age. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Emmett, Arkansas where he served for over twenty years. He married Paula Ann Dunn and to this union three children were born, Marcus, Brandon and Karla. On August 1, 1973 he enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. He later relocated back to Prescott and worked as a truck driver for Firestone. He was a good man and a hard worker. He joined the Masonic Lodge and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Everyone who knew Skeet, knew he was a true Pittsburg Steelers fan. He always maintained a humble spirit and mild disposition throughout his life. In his 59th season of life, on Monday, June 27, 2011 at John McClelland Veterans Hospital in Little Rock Skeet traded time for eternity and was welcomed to his eternal home by his parents, one sister Connie Hendrix, a grandson Rayther Witherspoon and a brother-in-law Charles Martin. Because love is far greater than death, Skeet departs this earth in body only. He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Karl, Jr. (Tammy) Wilson of Hillsboro, TX, Marcus (Amy) Wilson of Arkadelphia, AR, Brandon (Wendy) Wilson of Prescott, AR; daughters, Martina (Jerrod) Larry of Denton, TX, Felicia Lockett of Prescott, AR, Karla Wilson of Prescott, AR; special family friends Shan Dixon and Cedric McKillion; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lynn (Ray) Murphy of Prescott, AR, Carol Britt of Ashdown, AR, Brenda Martin of Prescott, AR; three brothers, Michael (Val) Murphy of Hope, AR, Kenneth Murphy of Prescott, AR, James Murphy of Prescott, AR, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends. Mr. Wilson will lie in repose at the Prescott Chapel – 113 E. Elm Street in Prescott on Friday, July 1st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The family with receive friends and share with them the Images of Life DVD from 6-7 p.m. The last farewell and tributes to his life will be shared on Saturday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginnings COGIC where Elder Herbert Adams is the pastor. Bearers of the casket will be Shawn Jefferson, Brian Jordan, Rodney Moreland, Damon Hart, Tamarcus Jefferson and Daryl Hardamon. Honorary bearers will be Karl Wilson, Jr., Brandon Wilson, Marcus Wilson, Roshaud Young, James Dixon, O.C. Willingham, Quincy Samuels, Kirk Flennory and Mark Christopher. The committal service and final resting place will be in DeAnn Cemetery in Prescott, Arkansas with Military Honors.