Ricky Lynn Wilson “Rick”
Rick 59, residing in Mesa, Arizona returned home to our Heavenly Father on April 18th, 2021.
Rick Wilson was born September 5, 1961 in Littlerock, Arkansas to Freddy Mitchell and Mary Lou Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson Jordan. He is survived by stepfather Larry Wilson, brother Randy; sisters Becky & Karen; wife Brenda; son Mitchell Caine & Brittany Wilson, Natalie Patrice & Amelia Lynn; Cami Season Starks, James Dylan, Slade-Lehi, Daley Season, Scout Mathews; Micah Owen & Whitney Slade, Rhett Owen, Charlie Elle, Kael Joseph, & Taj Eldon; Carli Ryann & Joshua Hanson, Haley Dawn, Alexcia Ryann, Riley Gray & Ciel Marie; Jordan Mckay Slade (deceased) & Alyssa Mclaws, Raiden Jack and countless others
August 8, 1980 Rick enlisted into the United States Army and served three years. After serving his country he lived in several different places, his final home was in Mesa with his eternal companion Brenda Wilson (Gray). Rick and Brenda were married March 25, 2017 in Florence, AZ and later sealed in the Gilbert Temple on April 7, 2018.
His hobbies included building his testimony with daily scripture reading and keeping a personal journal, fishing, hunting, gardening, and gold prospecting. He loved serving others whenever possible no matter the task. Most remember Rick for finding humor in just about any situation.
He worked as a plumber throughout his life, at the time of his death he was retired from the trade.
Services will be held at the Sunny Mesa Ward building located at 4640 East Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 on April 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery on April 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM sharp, Located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85024
Special thanks to the staff at Bunker Family Funeral Home.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I knew him through my childhood friend Becky, his sister. We all rode the bus to school and I would see him at Becky’s house. He was always nice and seem to have a love for others. My condolences to you and your family.
Say hey to our buddy jimmy cagle and Becky Heslep
Rick , you will be sorely missed here for n Arkansas also. Rest In Peace my brother.