Mancel Dean Wilson, 85, of Memphis,Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend, his presence will be deeply missed. Mancel was born in Dresden, Tennessee on September 4th, 1940 and was raised with the love and guidance of his Mother Rebecca Cathey, and Stepfather, John Cathey, who helped shape the man he became.

Mancel graduated from Dresden High School and moved to Memphis in 1959. Where  he started a job with Sears and Roebuck in their distribution center. He met and married his wife Maxine in 1962, they settled in the Memphis area and became long term members of Leaclair Baptist Church and later Kirby Woods Baptist Church where they are current members.  A few years later he began his wallpaper business that lead to a successful career of over 35 years where he worked with area home builders and decorators until his retirement in 2002. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, coin collecting and helping family and friends.  His servants heart brighten the lives of all that knew him.

Mancel is survived by his wife Maxine of Memphis, Tennessee; his daughter, Deana Russom (Terry) of Arlington, Tennessee;  and his beloved granddaughter, Caroline Russom.  He is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Rebecca Cathey and sister Peggy Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at Caney Baptist Church, 4118 Hwy 128 Bismarck, AR. 71929.

There will be a visitation at 11:00 am and service to follow at 12:00 noon.

Interment will be in Caney Cemetery.